ISSN: 2639-2038
Authors: Turabian JL
Background: Clinical-epidemiological data on SARS-CoV-2 reinfections in endemic period are scarce. Objective: To know the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of current reinfection cases of covid-19. Methodology: An observational, longitudinal and prospective case series study of adult patients with covid-19 reinfections in general medicine from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2924. Results: 15 cases of covid-19 reinfections were included during the study period. Of these cases, there were 2 that had presented 2 previous reinfections and one case that had presented 3 previous reinfections. 27% of cases had 5 doses of vaccine and 67% had 3 doses. Of the 15 cases of reinfection, 27% were >65 years old, 67% women, and 27% socio-health workers. None presented moderate-severe severity; 80% had chronic diseases (23% Musculo-skeletal, 18% Nervous and Senses, 13% Endocrine). 54% of the symptoms were General, 24% were Respiratory, 15% were Otorhinolaryngology, 5% Neurological, and 2% Digestive. Conclusion: In the context of general medicine in Toledo (Spain), from 2020 to 2024, a period considered endemic, with high levels of vaccination, covid-19 reinfections had mild symptoms. They were more frequent in women, and had chronic diseases, but they do not occur in people with the classic comorbidities of the Circulatory system or Respiratory. There is a considerable frequency of reinfections in socio-health workers, possibly because they are more exposed and undergo diagnostic testing more frequently. Staying up to date with covid-19 vaccinations is still advisable.
Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Reinfections; COVID-19 Vaccine; Epidemiology; Case Series; General Practice
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