Review
doi: 10.3201/eid1211.060426.
Review of aerosol transmission of influenza A virus
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- DOI: 10.3201/eid1211.060426
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Review of aerosol transmission of influenza A virus
Emerg Infect Dis.
2006 Nov.
Abstract
In theory, influenza viruses can be transmitted through aerosols, large droplets, or direct contact with secretions (or fomites). These 3 modes are not mutually exclusive. Published findings that support the occurrence of aerosol transmission were reviewed to assess the importance of this mode of transmission. Published evidence indicates that aerosol transmission of influenza can be an important mode of transmission, which has obvious implications for pandemic influenza planning and in particular for recommendations about the use of N95 respirators as part of personal protective equipment.
Comment in
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Questioning aerosol transmission of influenza.Emerg Infect Dis. 2007 Jan;13(1):173-4; author reply 174-5. doi: 10.3201/eid1301.061202. Emerg Infect Dis. 2007. PMID: 17370541 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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