Influenza virus emitted by naturally-infected hosts in a healthcare setting

Highlights • This pilot study examined the viral content of bioaerosols emitted by patients with laboratory-confirmed influenza. • Nine out of fifteen patients emitted variable amounts of viral RNA. • Patients with influenza may emit virus into the air which disperses >1 m and may reach the breat...

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Published in:Journal of clinical virology 2015-12, Vol.73, p.105-107
Main Authors: Mubareka, Samira, Granados, Andrea, Naik, Ushma, Darwish, Ilyse, Cutts, Todd A, Astrakianakis, George, Gubbay, Jonathan B, Peci, Adriana, Scott, James A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Air Microbiology
Allergy and Immunology
Bioaerosol
Community Health Services
Coronavirus
Exposure
Female
Healthcare
Humans
Infectious Disease
Influenza A virus - isolation & purification
Influenza B virus - isolation & purification
Influenza virus
Influenza, Human - transmission
Influenza, Human - virology
Male
Middle Aged
Pilot Projects
Short Communication
Transmission
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Summary:Highlights • This pilot study examined the viral content of bioaerosols emitted by patients with laboratory-confirmed influenza. • Nine out of fifteen patients emitted variable amounts of viral RNA. • Patients with influenza may emit virus into the air which disperses >1 m and may reach the breathing zone of a healthcare worker.
ISSN:1386-6532
1873-5967
DOI:10.1016/j.jcv.2015.11.002