The size and culturability of patient-generated SARS-CoV-2 aerosol

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Authors

Joshua L. Santarpia · Nebraska Medical Center

Vicki L. Herrera · University of Nebraska Medical Center

Danielle N. Rivera · Strategic Analysis (United States)

Shanna Ratnesar-Shumate · University of Nebraska Medical Center

St Patrick Reid · University of Nebraska Medical Center

Daniel N. Ackerman · Strategic Analysis (United States)

Paul W. Denton

Abstract

Observations of viral replication in the culture of submicron aerosol samples provides additional evidence that airborne transmission of COVID-19 is possible. These results support the use of efficient respiratory protection in both healthcare and by the public to limit transmission.

Topics & Keywords

Infection Control and Ventilation COVID-19 and healthcare impacts COVID-19 epidemiological studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology

Volume 32, Issue 5, pp. 706-711

DOI: 10.1038/s41370-021-00376-8

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