Predicting Infectious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 From Diagnostic Samples

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Authors

Jared Bullard · Manitoba Health

Kerry Dust · Manitoba Health

Duane J. Funk · Public Health Agency of Canada

James E. Strong · University of Manitoba

David C. Alexander · University of Manitoba

Lauren Garnett · University of Manitoba

Carl Boodman ·

Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 Vero cell infectivity was only observed for RT-PCR Ct < 24 and STT < 8 days. Infectivity of patients with Ct > 24 and duration of symptoms > 8 days may be low. This information can inform public health policy and guide clinical, infection control, and occupational health decisions. Further studies of larger size are needed.

Topics & Keywords

SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 71, Issue 10, pp. 2663-2666

DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa638

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