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Giuseppe Michieli

What was the primary of ? Implications for biodefense, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/232266

Although, "respiratory " transmission was generally regarded as the primary mode of transmission, the relative importance of large ballistic droplets and fine that remain suspended in air for more than a few seconds was never resolved.

PubMedWhat was the primary mode of smallpox transmission? Implications for biodefense - PubMedThe mode of infection transmission has profound implications for effective containment by public health interventions. The mode of smallpox transmission was never conclusively established. Although, "respiratory droplet" transmission was generally regarded as the primary mode of transmission, the re …
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Giuseppe Michieli

''Current for control of secondary smallpox emphasize transmission “by expelled to close contacts (those within 6–7 feet)” (Centers for Disease Control, 2002, 2003). Recommendations include vigilant maintenance of standard, droplet, and precautions. However, emphasis on spread via large droplets may reduce the vigilance with which more difficult airborne precautions are maintained.''

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