Airborne Spread of SARS-CoV-2 and a Potential Role for Air Disinfection

被引：69
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作者：
Nardell, Edward A. [1 ]
Nathavitharana, Ruvandhi R. [2 ]
机构：
[1] Harvard Med Sch, Brigham & Womens Hosp, Div Global Hlth Equ, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115 USA
[2] Harvard Med Sch, Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Div Infect Dis, Boston, MA 02115 USA
来源：
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | 2020年 / 324卷 / 02期
关键词：
ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME; TRANSMISSION;
D O I：
10.1001/jama.2020.7603
中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
In the context of potential aerosol spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection, this Viewpoint argues for use of upper-room germicidal UV (GUV) fixtures as a means to disinfect circulating air and prevent spread of COVID-19 and other infections in health care settings.
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页数：2
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