Review of Aerosol Transmission of Influenza A Virus

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• Alternative Title:
  Emerg Infect Dis
• Personal Author:
  Tellier, Raymond
• Description:
  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.
• Subjects:
  Aerosols Animals Birds Disease Outbreaks Humans Influenza, Human Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype Influenza In Birds Respiratory Protective Devices Ultraviolet Rays
• Source:
  Emerg Infect Dis. 12(11):1657-1662.
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Volume:
  12
• Issue:
  11
• Collection(s):
  Emerging Infectious Diseases
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:510754a18a7769d37ad0fe85fdeb38b9cf67dc1d7fd378aadc264e18db794e29
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/16317/cdc_16317_DS1.pdf
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