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Serological testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina: first report
Adna Ašić1, Jasminka Prguda-Mujić2, Lana Salihefendić1,3
1Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, International Burch University, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Introduction:
Serological detection of SARS-CoV-2-specific immunoglobulins G (IgG) and M (IgM) antibodies is becoming increasingly important in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
We report the first results of COVID-19 serological testing in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 2841 samples collected and analysed in 2 medical institutions in Sarajevo. Antibody detection was performed using commercially available kits.
Results:
In the first cohort, 43 IgM-positive/IgG-negative and 16 IgM-positive/IgG-positive individuals were detected, corresponding to 3.41% of participants having developed antibodies. In the second cohort, 4.28% participants were found to be IgM-negative/IgG-positive.
Conclusions:
Our results suggest the need for population-wide serological surveying in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
