IDSA Media Briefing: Antigen Testing
A media briefing with experts from the Infectious Diseases Society of America to discuss IDSA’s latest update to its COVID-19 Diagnostic Guidelines.
Topical Agenda for June 2 Briefing:
- Antigen testing: Recommendations for when/why
- Benefits and drawbacks to antigen testing
- Antigen testing in screening vs. diagnostic settings
- Is testing necessary for vaccinated individuals?
- Questions from media
FEATURING:
- Kimberly E. Hanson, MD, MHS—Salt Lake City, Utah
Member, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Chair, IDSA COVID-19 Diagnostic Guidelines Expert Panel
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
Adjunct Associate Professor, Pathology, University of Utah School of Medicine - Angela M. Caliendo, MD, PhD, FIDSA—Providence, Rhode Island
Secretary, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Member, IDSA COVID-19 Diagnostic Guidelines Expert Panel
Professor and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, Alpert Medical School, Brown University - Chris Busky, CAE (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer, Infectious Diseases Society of America