Transmission risk of respiratory viruses in natural and mechanical ventilation environments: implications for SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Africa

Respiratory viruses can be transmitted through contact, droplet and airborne routes. Viruses that are not naturally airborne may be aerosolised during medical procedures and transmitted to healthcare workers. Most resource-limited healthcare settings lack complex air handling systems to filter air a...

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Main Authors: Onyema Ogbuagu, Giorgia Gon, Anuoluwapo Sopeyin, Emilio Hornsey, Tochi Okwor, Yewande Alimi, Tajudeen Raji, Abdulaziz Mohammed, Hiwot Moges, Ezinne V C Onwuekwe, Frank J Minja, Folasade Ogunsola, Elijah Paintsil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-08-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/8/e003522.full