A Paradigm Shift to Align Transmission Routes With Mechanisms.

Marr, Linsey C; Tang, Julian W · Clin Infect Dis · 2021

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

Current infection-control guidelines subscribe to a contact/droplet/airborne paradigm that is based on outdated understanding. Here, we propose to modify and align existing guidelines with a more accurate description of the different transmission routes. This will improve the effectiveness of control measures as more transmissible variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerge.

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