Viral shedding in COVID-19 refers to the release of SARS-CoV-2 particles from an infected person, typically through respiratory droplets and secretions, during the period in which the virus is replicating. The amount and duration of shedding influence how infectious an individual is and for how long, and it can occu…
Viral shedding in COVID-19 refers to the release of SARS-CoV-2 particles from an infected person, typically through respiratory droplets and secretions, during the period in which the virus is replicating. The amount and duration of shedding influence how infectious an individual is and for how long, and it can occur in people with symptoms as well as in those who are asymptomatic. Measuring viral load over time, often described as viral kinetics, helps define when transmission is most likely and informs isolation periods, testing strategies, and treatment decisions. Research in this journal addresses the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 within infected individuals, including a study of viral kinetics in patients with mild COVID-19 treated with chloroquine-based regimens or standard of care, which examines how viral load changes over the course of infection. Such work illustrates how shedding patterns relate to disease course and management. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to viral shedding and the broader study of COVID-19.
3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 3 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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