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To reproduce the key features of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection and evaluate its transmissibility, mouse-passaged SARS-CoV-2 was administered intranasally to severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) rats deficient in\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Rag2<\/jats:italic>\n                      and\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Il2rg<\/jats:italic>\n                      genes. The virus replicated in SCID rats for at least 6 weeks without causing severe symptoms. The main replication sites were the nasal cavity and trachea, and replicating viruses were barely detectable in the lungs. Infected areas within the nasal cavity and trachea showed minimal infiltration of neutrophils and M2 macrophages; however, a strong inflammatory response was observed in the lungs. Serial sequencing of the viral genome revealed accumulation of persistent mutations, predominantly in regions encoding nonstructural proteins. The persistently shed virus retained its infectivity, enabling its transmission to uninfected SCID rats. This model provides new insights into the immunological and tissue-associated features of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection and offers a practical research platform for developing therapeutic interventions.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>IMPORTANCE<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Persistent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in immunocompromised individuals promotes viral evolution and ongoing transmission, yet mechanistic studies have been limited by the absence of appropriate animal models. Existing mouse systems do not support longitudinal sampling or evaluate transmission, leaving critical questions unanswered. 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