Universal versus targeted coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) arrival antigen testing on subsequent COVID-19 infections in military trainees.

Authors :: Westbrook MD
Aden J
Kieffer JW
Winkler EL
Osuna AB
Casey TM
Frankel DN
Kiley JL
Yun HC
Marcus JE
Source :: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE [Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol] 2024 Oct 22; Vol. 4 (1), pp. e182. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 22 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: In this retrospective cohort study of military trainees, symptomatic-only coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) arrival antigen testing decreased isolation requirements without increasing secondary cases compared to universal antigen testing. Symptomatic-only arrival antigen testing is a feasible alternative for individuals entering a congregant setting with a high risk of COVID-19 transmission.<br /> (© Cambridge University Press 2024.)

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