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Duration of Infectious Virus Shedding by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant–Infected Vaccinees

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To determine virus shedding duration, we examined clinical samples collected from the upper respiratory tracts of persons infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Omicron variant in Japan during… Click to show full abstract

To determine virus shedding duration, we examined clinical samples collected from the upper respiratory tracts of persons infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Omicron variant in Japan during November 29–December 18, 2021. Vaccinees with mild or asymptomatic infection shed infectious virus 6–9 days after onset or diagnosis, even after symptom resolution.

Keywords: omicron variant; virus; virus shedding; infectious virus

Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2022

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