Persistence of influenza on surfaces.

Journal: The Journal of hospital infection
PMID: 28139390

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Close contact transmission (either direct or large droplet/droplet nuclei) is considered the main driver of influenza outbreaks but there is limited information regarding the role of fomites in transmission.

Authors

  • K-A Thompson
    Biosafety, Air and Water Microbiology Group, Public Health England, Porton Down, Salisbury, UK. Electronic address: katy-anne.thompson@phe.gov.uk.
  • A M Bennett
    Biosafety, Air and Water Microbiology Group, Public Health England, Porton Down, Salisbury, UK.

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