Shortened SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA shedding in saliva during early Omicron compared to wild-type pandemic phase
Paediatrics
Shortened SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA shedding in saliva during early Omicron compared to wild-type pandemic phase
Paediatrics

Shortened SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA shedding in saliva during early Omicron compared to wild-type pandemic phase

J Infect Dis. 2025 Jan 17:jiaf031. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiaf031. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

This study compared the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding in saliva between wild-type virus-infected and Omicron-infected household cohorts. Pre-existing immunity in participants likely shortens the viral RNA shedding duration and lowers viral load peaks. Frequent saliva sampling can be a convenient tool to study viral load dynamics.

PMID:39823580 | DOI:10.1093/infdis/jiaf031