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Review
. 2021 Jun;56(6):1389-1394.
doi: 10.1002/ppul.25330. Epub 2021 Mar 15.

Aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by children and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Peter P Moschovis  1 , Lael M Yonker  1 , Jhill Shah  1 , Dilpreet Singh  2 , Philip Demokritou  2 , T Bernard Kinane  1
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Aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by children and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Peter P Moschovis et al. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can be transmitted via respiratory droplets, aerosols, and to a lesser extent, fomites. Defining the factors driving infectivity and transmission is critical for infection control and containment of this pandemic. We outline the major methods of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, focusing on aerosol transmission. We review principles of aerosol science and discuss their implications for mitigating the spread of SARS-CoV-2 among children and adults.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; aerosol; face mask; transmission.

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The authors declare that there are no conflict of interests.

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Mechanisms of droplet, aerosol, and fomite transmission of SARS‐CoV‐2. SARS‐CoV‐2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [Color figure can be viewed at wileyonlinelibrary.com]
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