Resources with keywords: aerosol transmission
Andes virus is the only known hantavirus capable of person-to-person transmission, documented in healthcare settings without adequate IPC. Outbreak originated aboard MV Hondius (Ushuaia, Argentina departure). Illness characterized by fever, GI symptoms, and rapid progression to ARDS and shock. Hospital workers caring for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) patients require contact and droplet precautions at minimum; airborne precautions during aerosol-generating procedures.
International experts reach consensus on a set of descriptors to describe how pathogens are transmitted through the air and the related modes of transmission.
The first-ever ASHRAE standard on reducing the risk of indoor infectious aerosol transmission sets new targets for building operators in terms of air system design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
ASHRAE has published its pioneering consensus-based, code enforceable standard, developed to reduce the risk of infectious aerosol transmission in buildings.
