Relative infectiousness of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infected persons compared with symptomatic individuals: a rapid scoping review.

David Mc Evoy Catherine McAloonAine CollinsKevin HuntFrancis ButlerAndrew William Byrne Miriam Casey Ann Barber John Griffin Elizabeth Ann LanePatrick WallSimon John More

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

There is considerable heterogeneity in estimates of relative infectiousness highlighting the need for further investigation of this important parameter. It is not possible to provide any conclusive estimate of relative infectiousness, as the estimates from the reviewed studies varied between 0 and 1.

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