Screening for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Students at the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland Between November 15 and December 10, 2021 Using a Single Lateral Flow Test, the Panbio™ COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test

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Abstract

Background

Education was significantly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Online learning affects the quality of learning as well as the mental health status of students. Regular screening for COVID-19 may be crucial to provide practical classes during the pandemic. The present study aimed to analyze the usefulness of rapid antigen tests for on-campus COVID-19 screening in real-life conditions at a medical university in Poland.

Material/Methods

This screening study was carried out among students attending practical classes at the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland between November 15 and December 10, 2021, during which a series of rapid antigen tests (Panbio™ COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device, nasal) were performed by healthcare professionals (nurses). Out of 104 student groups selected for the study (n=1847 students), 423 individuals from 63 student groups were tested at least once (22.9% response rate). A total of 2295 samples were collected.

Results

Among the participants, 3.4% (n=15) had positive test results. Out of 15 COVID-19 cases, 14 were vaccinated. At least 1 positive COVID-19 case was detected in 8 student groups. In 3 student groups, we observed ≥2 infections that occurred at intervals, which may suggest student-to-student SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

Conclusions

This study produced real-world data from a COVID-19 screening study and confirmed the usefulness of the rapid antigen test (Panbio™ COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device nasal) for on-campus COVID-19 screening prior to practical classes. Maintaining a high percentage of participants is crucial to ensuring the effectiveness of on-campus COVID-19 screening.

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Journal ID (nlm-ta): Med Sci Monit

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Med Sci Monit

Journal ID (publisher-id): Medical Science Monitor

Title: Medical Science Monitor : International Medical Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research

Publisher: International Scientific Literature, Inc.

ISSN (Print): 1234-1010

ISSN (Electronic): 1643-3750

Publication date Collection: 2022

Publication date (Electronic): 04 June 2022

Publication date (Electronic preprint): 24 May 2022

Volume: 28

Pages: e936962-1-e936962-13

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[1 ]Department of Public Health, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

[2 ]Department of Prevention of Environmental Hazards and Allergology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

[3 ]1 ^st Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

[4 ]Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

[5 ]School of Public Health, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland

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Corresponding Author: Paulina Mularczyk-Tomczewska, e-mail: paulina.mularczyk-tomczewska@ 123456wum.edu.pl

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Mateusz Jankowski https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7142-5167

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Publisher ID: 936962

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.936962

PMC ID: 9175574

PubMed ID: 35665746

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Screening for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Students at the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland Between November 15 and December 10, 2021 Using a Single Lateral Flow Test, the Panbio™ COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test

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