A Paradigm Shift to Align Transmission Routes With Mechanisms
Linsey C. Marr, Julian W. Tang
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Current infection-control guidelines subscribe to a contact/droplet/airborne paradigm that is based on outdated understanding.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.
Topics & Concepts
Transmission (telecommunications)MedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Paradigm shift2019-20 coronavirus outbreakControl (management)Intensive care medicineVirologyComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceTelecommunicationsDiseasePathologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)EpistemologyPhilosophyOutbreakInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 epidemiological studiesCOVID-19 and healthcare impacts