Pulmonary lesions following inoculation with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 (B.1.1.529) variant in Syrian golden hamsters
M. Rissmann, D. Noack, D. van Riel, K. S. Schmitz, R. D. de Vries, P. van Run, M. M. Lamers, C. GeurtsvanKessel, M. Koopmans, R. Fouchier, T. Kuiken, B. Haagmans, B. Rockx
This study inoculates Syrian golden hamsters with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 to compare its pathogenicity and viral shedding to Delta, finding reduced clinical signs and viral shedding but still pneumonia, with pre-existing immunity offering protection.
bioRxiv · Mar 15, 2022Microbiology