Infection- or vaccine mediated immunity reduces SARS-CoV-2 transmission, but increases competitiveness of Omicron in hamsters
J. R. Port, C. K. Yinda, J. C. Riopelle, Z. A. Weishampel, T. A. Saturday, V. A. Avanzato, J. E. Schukz, M. G. Holbrook, K. Barbian, R. Perry-Gottschalk, E. Haddock, C. Martens, C. I. Shaia, T. Lambe, S. C. Gilbert, , V. J. Munster
This study shows that vaccination and prior infection reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission but increase Omicron competitiveness in hamsters compared to Delta.
bioRxiv · Jul 29, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology