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Results of a national web-based survey on the SARS-CoV-2 infectious state of otorhinolaryngologists in Germany

verfasst von: Michael Herzog, Achim G. Beule, Jan-Christoffer Lüers, Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, Leigh J. Sowerby, Daniel Grafmans

Erschienen in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Ausgabe 4/2021

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Abstract

Purpose

SARS-CoV-2 is detected on the mucosa of the upper airways to a high degree. In the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, otorhinolaryngologists (ORL) are assumed to be at high risk due to close contact with the mucosa of the upper airways. No data are yet available providing evidence that ORLs have an increased risk of infection.

Methods

German ORLs were invited via e-mail through the German Society of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery and the German ENT Association to participate in a web-based survey about infection with SARS-CoV-2 and development of COVID-19. Data of infections and concomitant parameters in German ORLs were collected and compared to the total number of infections in Germany.

Results

Out of 6383 German ORLs, 970 (15%) participated. 54 ORLs reported testing positive for SARS-CoV-2. Compared to the total population of Germany, ORLs have a relative risk of 3.67 (95% CI 2.82; 4.79) of contracting SARS-CoV-2. Domestic quarantine was conducted in 96.3% of cases. Two individuals were admitted to hospital without intensive care. No casualties were reported. In 31 cases, the source of infection was not identifiable whereas 23 had a clear medical aetiology: infected patients: n = 5, 9.26%; medical staff: n = 13, 14.1%. 9.26% (n = 5) of the identified cases were related to contact to infected family members (n = 3), closer neighbourhood (n = 1) or general public (n = 1). There was no identified increased risk of infection due to performing surgery.

Conclusion

German ORLs have an almost 3.7-fold risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 compared to the population baseline level. Appropriate protection appears to be necessary for this occupational group.

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Titel: Results of a national web-based survey on the SARS-CoV-2 infectious state of otorhinolaryngologists in Germany
verfasst von: Michael Herzog
Achim G. Beule
Jan-Christoffer Lüers
Orlando Guntinas-Lichius
Leigh J. Sowerby
Daniel Grafmans
Publikationsdatum: 08.09.2020
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Schlagwort: COVID-19
Erschienen in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Ausgabe 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Elektronische ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-020-06345-5

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