Utility of Follow-up Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Antigen Tests After Acute Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection Among Healthcare Personnel

Abstract We report the utility of rapid antigen tests (RAgT) in a cohort of US healthcare personnel with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection who met symptom criteria to return to work at day 5 or later of isolation. In total, 11.9% of initial RAgT were negative. RAgT can be helpful to guid...

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Published in:Clinical infectious diseases 2022-08, Vol.75 (1), p.e347-e349
Main Authors: Tande, Aaron J, Swift, Melanie D, Challener, Douglas W, Berbari, Elie F, Tommaso, Christopher P, Christopherson, Darrin R, Binnicker, Matthew J, Breeher, Laura E
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract We report the utility of rapid antigen tests (RAgT) in a cohort of US healthcare personnel with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection who met symptom criteria to return to work at day 5 or later of isolation. In total, 11.9% of initial RAgT were negative. RAgT can be helpful to guide return to work decisions.
ISSN:1058-4838
1537-6591
DOI:10.1093/cid/ciac235