Viral Load of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 in Adults During the First and Second Wave of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Houston, Texas: The Potential of the Superspreader.

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Viral Load of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 in Adults During the First and Second Wave of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Houston, Texas: The Potential of the Superspreader.

The Journal of infectious diseases - 20 May 2021

Avadhanula Vasanthi, Nicholson Erin G, Ferlic-Stark Laura, Piedra Felipe-Andres, Blunck Brittani N, Fragoso Sonia, Bond Nanette L, Santarcangelo Patricia L, Ye Xunyan, McBride Trevor J, Aideyan Letisha O, Patel Kirtida D, Maurer Lauren, Angelo Laura S, Piedra Pedro A

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BACKGROUND: During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, a minority of index cases are associated with a majority of secondary cases suggesting that superspreaders could drive the pandemic. We identified a phenotype in individuals with extremely high viral load who could act as superspreaders. METHODS: Data were analyzed from individuals tested for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)...

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PMID: 33585934
DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiab097
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