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Household Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: A Prospective Longitudinal Study Showing Higher Viral Load and Increased Transmissibility of the Alpha Variant Compared to Previous Strains

We studied the secondary attack rate (SAR), risk factors, and precautionary practices of household transmission in a prospective, longitudinal study. We further compared transmission between the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant and non-Variant of Concern (non-VOC) viruses. From May 2020 throughout April 2021...

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Autores principales: Julin, Cathinka Halle, Robertson, Anna Hayman, Hungnes, Olav, Tunheim, Gro, Bekkevold, Terese, Laake, Ida, Aune, Idunn Forland, Killengreen, Marit Fodnes, Strand, Torunn Ramsem, Rykkvin, Rikard, Dorenberg, Dagny Haug, Stene-Johansen, Kathrine, Berg, Einar Sverre, Bodin, Johanna Eva, Oftung, Fredrik, Steens, Anneke, Næss, Lisbeth Meyer
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8622435/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34835495
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9112371