What is Viral Shedding?

What is Viral Shedding?

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By Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.

Understanding the duration of viral shedding of the SARS-CoV-2, as well as how it relates to a positive or negative PCR test, is crucial to the implementation of effective public health efforts aimed towards controlling the spread of this virus.