2024
Yes
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04904-x
Bauhofer, Adilson Fernando Loforte
Africa
Observational
Epidemiology Study
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Viruses
COVID rates
Prevalence
SARS-CoV-2
School-aged children
Maputo, Mozambique
This cross-sectional study used antigen and antibody tests in 736 Mozambican schoolchildren, finding low active SARS-CoV-2 infection (0.5%) but high antibody prevalence (80.7%). Urban children had higher exposure odds, supporting targeted public health action.