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Review of Aerosol Transmission of Influenza A Virus

Emerging infectious diseases · 2006 · Vol. 12(11) · pp. 1657–1662

Raymond Tellier✉(University of Toronto)

Abstract

In theory, influenza viruses can be transmitted through aerosols, large droplets, or direct contact with secretions (or fomites). These 3 modes are not mutually exclusive. Published findings that support the occurrence of aerosol transmission were reviewed to assess the importance of this mode of transmission. Published evidence indicates that aerosol transmission of influenza can be an important mode of transmission, which has obvious implications for pandemic influenza planning and in particular for recommendations about the use of N95 respirators as part of personal protective equipment.

Infection Control and Ventilation Influenza Virus Research Studies Respiratory viral infections researchAerosolTransmission (telecommunications)Airborne transmissionVirologyPandemicRespiratorCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Influenza pandemicInfluenza A virus

MeSH terms

AerosolsAnimalsBirdsDisease OutbreaksInfluenza in BirdsHumansInfluenza, HumanRespiratory Protective DevicesUltraviolet RaysInfluenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype