Implementation study of SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow tests in men's professional (Premiership) rugby union sports squads in England during the COVID-19 pandemic

This study evaluated the validity and utility of antigen-detection rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) for SARS-CoV-2 in elite sports. The data on utility, ease of use and application for Ag-RDTs as a new testing format were positive from players and staff. This evaluation was limited by the low preval...

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Autores principales: Finch, Lorna S, Harris, Adrian, Lester, Catherine, Veal, Dawn, Jones, Karen, Fulton, Jamie, Jones, Lewis, Lee, Matt, Walker, Tony, Rossiter, Mike, Cross, Matt, Kemp, Simon, Fletcher, Tom, Adams, Emily R
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The British Infection Association. Published by Elsevier Ltd. 2022
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Letter to the Editor
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8717709/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34974058
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2021.12.037
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Sumario:This study evaluated the validity and utility of antigen-detection rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) for SARS-CoV-2 in elite sports. The data on utility, ease of use and application for Ag-RDTs as a new testing format were positive from players and staff. This evaluation was limited by the low prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 circulating within the three squads. This study highlights the need for continued service evaluations for SARS-CoV-2 Ag-RDTs in elite sport settings.

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