Asymptomatic Seroconversion of Immunoglobulins to SARS-CoV-2 in a Pediatric Dialysis Unit
David S. Hains, Andrew L. Schwaderer, Aaron E. Carroll, Michelle C. Starr, Amy C. Wilson, Fatima Amanat, Florian Krammer
Abstract
This case series describes subclinical development of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies in some patients and health care workers in a pediatric dialysis unit after contact with a seropositive patient.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAsymptomaticSubclinical infectionSeroconversionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)DialysisCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Intensive care medicineAntibody2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPediatric intensive care unitPediatricsVirologyInternal medicineDiseaseOutbreakImmunologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesDermatological and COVID-19 studies