Infectious SARS-CoV-2 Is Emitted in Aerosol Particles

SARS-CoV-2 is a respiratory virus and has been isolated from the air near COVID-19 patients. Here, using a hamster model of infection, we demonstrate that SARS-CoV-2 is emitted in aerosol particles prior to and concurrent with the onset of mild disease.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Seth A. Hawks, Aaron J. Prussin, Sarah C. Kuchinsky, Jin Pan, Linsey C. Marr, Nisha K. Duggal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2021-10-01
Series:mBio
Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mBio.02527-21

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