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How contagious are people who are breakthrough cases regarding covid. can they still infect as much people as someone who isnt vaccinated?

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How many people a person with breakthrough infection can infect as many people as s/he comes on close contact with. Get Covid Vaccine.

Answered 11/13/2021

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

This matter is still debated but there are some studies which showed that more viral loads in breakthrough cases which mean more transmissible (contagious).

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/14/2021

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