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Exposure to cough aerosols and development of pulmonary COVID-19
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Abstract
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| We hypothesized that most patients with severe pulmonary COVID-19 were exposed to cough aerosols. Among patients that were almost 100% certain which person infected them, only 14 out of 38 overall, and 9 out of 25 hospitalized patients requiring supplemental oxygen, were infected by someone who coughed, which did not support our hypothesis. Talking, especially with a loud voice, could be an alternative source generating SARS-CoV-2 aerosols. Further research is needed to determine how SARS-CoV-2 spreads. Avoiding to talk when you are not wearing your mask and not talking with a loud voice, 'voice etiquette', could be other public health interventions worthwhile exploring. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Journal of breath research. - Bristol, 2007, currens
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Publication
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Bristol
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IOP
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2020
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ISSN
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1752-7155
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1752-7163
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DOI
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10.1088/1752-7163/ABB28C
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Volume/pages
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14
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(2020)
, 3 p.
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Article Reference
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041003
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ISI
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000576308500001
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Pubmed ID
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33006317
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Medium
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E-only publicatie
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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Full text (publisher's version - intranet only)
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