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

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: Cathinka Halle Julin, Anna Hayman Robertson, Olav Hungnes, Gro Tunheim, Terese Bekkevold, Ida Laake, Idunn Forland Aune, Marit Fodnes Killengreen, Torunn Ramsem Strand, Rikard Rykkvin, Dagny Haug Dorenberg, Kathrine Stene-Johansen, Einar Sverre Berg, Johanna Eva Bodin, Fredrik Oftung, Anneke Steens, Lisbeth Meyer Næss
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Lenguaje:EN
Publicado: MDPI AG 2021
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household transmission
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
Alpha variant
B.1.1.7
secondary attack rate
Biology (General)
QH301-705.5
Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/56d683ea6a524fc88798689070787656
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