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

被引：70

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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页码：141 / 142

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