Publications by authors named "Michael Currat"
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- The World Health Organization labeled the Omicron variant (B.1.1.519) a variant of concern in November 2021, raising questions about the effectiveness of standard diagnostic tests.
- This study compared the performance of nasopharyngeal RT-PCR and salivary RT-PCR in detecting COVID-19, showing that nasopharyngeal tests were more sensitive, particularly in outpatients.
- Results indicated that while nasopharyngeal RT-PCR remains the preferred method for screening, salivary RT-PCR is a valid alternative if nasopharyngeal sampling isn't possible; rapid antigen tests (RAT) showed significantly lower sensitivity and should be used cautiously.
Background: Vaccination is the most effective prevention of seasonal influenza. Despite its recommendation and active promotion, vaccination coverage remains low among healthcare staff. The goal of the study was to test if a pre-employment health check is a good opportunity to promote future vaccination against influenza among healthcare workers newly hired by a university hospital.
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