Abstract
In a study of US Marine recruits, seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 IgG was 9.0%. Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black participants and participants from states affected earlier in the pandemic had higher seropositivity rates. These results suggest the need for targeted public health strategies among young adults at increased risk for infection.
Keywords:
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; United States; coronavirus disease; military recruits; respiratory infections; seroprevalence; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; viruses; young adults; zoonoses.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Age Factors
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COVID-19 Serological Testing / methods
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COVID-19 Serological Testing / statistics & numerical data
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COVID-19* / diagnosis
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COVID-19* / epidemiology
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COVID-19* / immunology
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COVID-19* / prevention & control
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Demography
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Military Health Services
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Military Health* / ethnology
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Military Health* / statistics & numerical data
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Military Personnel / statistics & numerical data*
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Personnel Selection* / methods
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Personnel Selection* / statistics & numerical data
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Quarantine
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SARS-CoV-2* / immunology
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SARS-CoV-2* / isolation & purification
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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United States / epidemiology
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Young Adult