SARS-CoV2 and Air Pollution Interactions: Airborne Transmission and COVID-19
A link between outdoor pollution of particulate matter (PM) and the mortality from COVID-19 disease has been reported. The potential interaction of SARS-CoV2 emitted from an infected subject in the form of droplets or as an aerosol with PM[Formula: see text] (PM of 2.5 [Formula: see text]m or less i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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World Scientific Publishing
2022-06-01
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Series: | Molecular Frontiers Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S2529732522400016 |
Summary: | A link between outdoor pollution of particulate matter (PM) and the mortality from COVID-19 disease has been reported. The potential interaction of SARS-CoV2 emitted from an infected subject in the form of droplets or as an aerosol with PM[Formula: see text] (PM of 2.5 [Formula: see text]m or less in aerodynamic diameter) may modulate SARS-CoV2 replication and infectivity. This may represent an important airborne route of transmission, which could lead to pneumonia and a poor outcome from COVID-19. Further studies are needed to assess the potential infectivity and severity of such transmission. |
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ISSN: | 2529-7325 2529-7333 |