Viral dynamics of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and applications to diagnostic and public health strategies.

SARS-CoV-2 infections are characterized by viral proliferation and clearance phases and can be followed by low-level persistent viral RNA shedding. The dynamics of viral RNA concentration, particularly in the early stages of infection, can inform clinical measures and interventions such as test-base...

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Main Authors: Stephen M Kissler, Joseph R Fauver, Christina Mack, Scott W Olesen, Caroline Tai, Kristin Y Shiue, Chaney C Kalinich, Sarah Jednak, Isabel M Ott, Chantal B F Vogels, Jay Wohlgemuth, James Weisberger, John DiFiori, Deverick J Anderson, Jimmie Mancell, David D Ho, Nathan D Grubaugh, Yonatan H Grad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-07-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001333