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A superspreading event ( SSEV) is an event in which an infectious disease is spread much more than usual, while an unusually contagious organism infected with a disease is known as a superspreader. In the context of a human-borne illness, a superspreader is an individual who is more likely to infect others, compared with a typical infected person.
Feb 5, 2024 · Superspreader events are large social gatherings that result in multiple infections transmitted among attendees with more serious, far-reaching symptoms.
Apr 13, 2022 · CNN — A recent outbreak of Covid-19 cases among officials in Washington, with dozens testing positive after attending the Gridiron Club Dinner, has put the concept of Covid-19 superspreading back...
Nov 6, 2020 · What makes a person a superspreader? Is it their basic biology, the amount of virus in their system, or just bad timing? And which elements combine to create a superspreader event? Dr. Robinson explains how to understand, prevent, and respond to superspreader events.
A superspreader event is a gathering where many people get infected with a disease, often due to factors such as crowding, viral load, and immunity. Learn how superspreading affects COVID-19 and other outbreaks, and see examples from history and current events.
- Kara Rogers
Jun 15, 2020 · Superspreaders are unusually contagious individuals who cause most new infections of the coronavirus. Learn how they spread the virus, what makes them different, and what we can do to limit their impact.
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Feb 10, 2020 · What is a super-spreader? It is a bit of a vague term, with no strict scientific definition. But it is when a patient infects significantly more people than usual. On average, each person...
