The size distribution of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material in airborne particles sampled in hospital and home care environments occupied by COVID-19 positive subjects.

ABSTRACT: Characterizing the size distribution of airborne particles carrying SARS-CoV-2 virus is essential for understanding and predicting airborne transmission and spreading of COVID-19 disease in hospitals as well as public and home indoor settings. Nonetheless, few data are currently available on virus-laden particle size distribution. Thus, the aim of this study is reporting the total concentrations and size distributions of SARS-CoV-2- genetic material in airborne particles sampled in hospital and home environments. A nanoMOUDI R122 cascade impactor (TSI, USA) was used to collect size-segregated aerosol down to the sub-micron range in home and in three different hospital environments in presence of infected patients in order to provide the concentration of airborne SARS-CoV-2 genetic material

SUBMITTER: Cvitesic Kusan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10238117 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature