Relationship between temporal anomalies in PM_2.5 concentrations and reported influenza/influenza-like illness activity.

ABSTRACT: A small number of studies suggest atmospheric particulate matter with diameters 2.5 micron and smaller (PM_2.5) may possibly play a role in the transmission of influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) symptoms. Those studies were predominantly conducted under moderately to highly polluted outdoor atmospheres. The purpose of this study was to extend the data set to include a less polluted atmospheric environment. A relationship between PM2.5 and ILI activity extended to include lightly to moderately polluted atmospheres could imply a more complicated mechanism than that suggested by existing studies. We obtained concurrent PM_2.5 mass concentration data, meteorological data and reported Influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) activity for the light to moderately pol

SUBMITTER: DeFelice TP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7428445 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature