Viral dynamics during SARS-CoV-2 omicron infection highlight presymptomatic and asymptomatic infectiousness

•Asymptomatic and symptomatic omicron infections had comparable peak viral loads.•Viral loads peaked before symptom onset in 21% symptomatic omicron infections.•Public health interventions were associated with lower peak viral loads.

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Published in:The Journal of infection 2023-05, Vol.86 (5), p.537-539
Main Authors: Jiang, Li, Tang, Lu, Zhu, Linyu, Zhu, Yufang, Yang, Song, Chen, Wenjie, Fan, Yi, Yang, Xuejiao, Yang, Shuai, Zheng, Yulan, Xu, Yunsheng, Hong, Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Humans
Letter to the Editor
SARS-CoV-2
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Summary:•Asymptomatic and symptomatic omicron infections had comparable peak viral loads.•Viral loads peaked before symptom onset in 21% symptomatic omicron infections.•Public health interventions were associated with lower peak viral loads.
ISSN:0163-4453
1532-2742
DOI:10.1016/j.jinf.2022.11.026