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Large-Scale SARS-CoV-2 Testing Utilizing Saliva and Transposition Sample Pooling

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App-based symptom tracking to optimize SARS-CoV-2 testing strategy using machine learning.

Leila F Dantas¹, Igor T Peres¹, Leonardo S L Bastos¹

¹Department of Industrial Engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

|March 25, 2021

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A new model using symptom combinations can predict SARS-CoV-2 infection risk. This tool helps prioritize testing in resource-limited settings, improving pandemic control strategies.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Public Health
Machine Learning

Background:

Testing scarcity in low-income countries necessitates optimized pandemic response.
Effective disease control relies on efficient allocation of limited testing resources.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a predictive model using symptom combinations for screening SARS-CoV-2 infection risk.
To identify individuals and areas with higher risk for prioritized testing.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of app-based symptom tracker data ('Dados do Bem').
Application of machine learning techniques to build a predictive model.
External validation of the model in Rio de Janeiro city.

Main Results:

Loss of smell, fever, and shortness of breath were key predictors of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
The model achieved high negative predictive value (0.93), minimizing false negatives.
Implementation in Rio de Janeiro increased positive test results from 14.9% to 18.1%.

Conclusions:

Symptom combinations can effectively predict SARS-CoV-2 infection.
The model serves as a valuable tool for decision-makers to refine testing strategies.
This approach enhances disease control efficiency, particularly in resource-constrained environments.