학술논문

Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: What We Know
Document Type
article
Source
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 73(10)
Subject
Pneumonia
Biodefense
Prevention
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Vaccine Related
Infectious Diseases
Pneumonia & Influenza
Lung
Aetiology
2.2 Factors relating to the physical environment
Infection
Good Health and Well Being
Aerosols
COVID-19
Humans
Respiratory System
SARS-CoV-2
Viruses
airborne transmission
Biological Sciences
Medical and Health Sciences
Microbiology
Language
Abstract
We examine airborne transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) potential using a source-to-dose framework beginning with generation of virus-containing droplets and aerosols and ending with virus deposition in the respiratory tract of susceptible individuals. By addressing 4 critical questions, we identify both gaps in addressing 4 critical questions with answers having policy implications.