Predictors of indoor absolute humidity and estimated effects on influenza virus survival in grade schools

Predictors of indoor absolute humidity and estimated effects on influenza virus survival in grade schools

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low absolute humidity (AH) has been associated with increased influenza virus survival and transmissibility and the onset of seasonal influenza outbreaks. Humidification of indoor environments may mitigate viral transmission and may...

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Main Authors: Koep Tyler H, Enders Felicity T, Pierret Chris, Ekker Stephen C, Krageschmidt Dale, Neff Kevin L, Lipsitch Marc, Shaman Jeffrey, Huskins W Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Influenza
Humidity
Schools
Climate
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/71

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