Pre-existing heterosubtypic immunity provides a barrier to airborne transmission of influenza viruses. by Valerie Le Sage, Jennifer E Jones, Karen A Kormuth, William J Fitzsimmons, Eric Nturibi, Gabriella H Padovani, Claudia P Arevalo, Andrea J French, Annika J Avery, Richard Manivanh, Elizabeth E McGrady, Amar R Bhagwat, Adam S Lauring, Scott E Hensley, Seema S Lakdawala

“…Human-to-human transmission of influenza viruses is a serious public health threat, yet the precise role of immunity from previous infections on the susceptibility to airborne infection is still unknown. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of methodological approaches for characterising airborne SARS-CoV-2 RNA for environmental surveillance by C. Alfaro-Perez, M. Barberá-Riera, R. de Llanos, JM Delgado-Saborit

“…The findings suggest that sampling volume, type of filter and storage conditions after sampling affect the detection positivity rate of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material in aerosols sampled near infected individuals indoors. No sampling or analytical parameters were identified to be associated with detection or quantification. …”
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Evaluation of the decontamination efficacy of a portable air cleaner using 275-nm UVC-LED radiation against airborne Coronavirus and Influenza virus by Reissner, Janina, Reichelt, Benjamin, Siller, Paul, Brockmann, Gerrid, Kriegel, Martin, Roesler, Uwe, Friese, Anika

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HEART DISEASE IN CHILDREN WITH RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS by I. V. Babachenko, A. S. Levina, S. N. Chuprova, E. V. Sharipova

“…It is especially  difficult to diagnose in  children. Airborne  infections in the structure of infectious morbidity of children occupy a leading place.The aim of this work was to study the nature of the lesions of the heart  in children suffering from acute infection of the respiratory tract.Materials and  methods: 341 children with acute respiratory infection of moderate severity were surveyed by a method of ECG dispersion mapping. …”
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Climate Change and the Impact on Ocular Infectious Diseases: A Narrative Review by Yong Le Tong, Carlos Cifuentes-González, Kajal Agrawal, Fatma Shakarchi, Xin Ying Rachel Song, John S. Ji, Rupesh Agrawal

“…Rising temperatures and humidity have been linked to increased rates of fungal infections, particularly fungal keratitis in tropical regions. …”
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Peach Rust (Transchelia spp.) by Daniel Mancero-Castillo, Ali Sarkhosh, Courtney Ligon, Mercy A. Olmstead, Philip F. Harmon

“…Fungus rust is spread by airborne spores, which depend on moisture for infection. …”
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Genotype B3.13 influenza A(H5N1) viruses isolated from dairy cattle demonstrate high virulence in laboratory models, but retain avian virus-like properties by Thomas P. Fabrizio, Ahmed Kandeil, Walter N. Harrington, Jeremy C. Jones, Trushar Jeevan, Konstantin Andreev, Patrick Seiler, Jonathan Fogo, Morgan L. Davis, Jeri Carol Crumpton, John Franks, Jennifer DeBeauchamp, Peter Vogel, C. Scanlon Daniels, Rebecca L. Poulson, Andrew S. Bowman, Elena A. Govorkova, Richard J. Webby

“…Similar viruses have since caused 70 zoonotic human infections. To assess changes to zoonotic potential, we characterized A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b viruses isolated from cows’ milk and birds. …”
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Quantum Congestion Game for Overcrowding Prevention Within Airport Common Areas by Evangelos D. Spyrou, Vassilios Kappatos, Chrysostomos Stylios

“…The objective is to ensure that not all passengers select the same common place of the airport to reduce getting crowded; hence, the airborne disease infection probability increases due to overcrowding. …”
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Early feature study of Yunnan pine pinewood nematode disease based on hyperspectral remote sensing of ground objects by Xiao Zhang, Yingqun Gao, Lianjin Fu, Yiran Zhang, Zeyu Li, Qingtai Shu

“…Forestry management policy requires the eradication of all infected trees during the initial outbreak phase of a disease to contain its spread. …”
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BNT162b2 vaccine induces antibody release in saliva: a possible role for mucosal viral protection? by Abbass Darwich, Chiara Pozzi, Giulia Fornasa, Michela Lizier, Elena Azzolini, Ilaria Spadoni, Francesco Carli, Antonio Voza, Antonio Desai, Carlo Ferrero, Luca Germagnoli, ICH COVID‐19 Task‐force, Alberto Mantovani, Maria Rescigno, Aghemo Alessio, Anfray Clement, Badalamenti Salvatore, Belgiovine Cristina, Bertocchi Alice, Bombace Sara, Brescia Paola, Calcaterra Francesca, Calvi Michela, Cancellara Assunta, Capucetti Arianna, Carenza Claudia, Carloni Sara, Carnevale Silvia, Cazzetta Valentina, Cecconi Maurizio, Ciccarelli Michele, Coianiz Nicolò, Darwich Abbass, Ana Lleo De Nalda, De Paoli Federica, Di Donato Rachele, Digifico Elisabeth, Durante Barbara, Farina Floriana Maria, Ferrari Valentina, Fornasa Giulia, Franzese Sara, Gil Gomez Antonio, Giugliano Silvia, Ana Rita Gomes, Lizier Michela, Lo Cascio Antonino, Melacarne Alessia, Mozzarelli Alessandro, My Ilaria, Oresta Bianca, Pasqualini Fabio, Pastò Anna, Pelamatti Erica, Perucchini Chiara, Pozzi Chiara, Rimoldi Valeria, Rimoldi Monica, Scarpa Alice, Selmi Carlo, Silvestri Alessandra, Sironi Marina, Spadoni Ilaria, Spano' Salvatore, Spata Gianmarco, Supino Domenico, Tentorio Paolo, Ummarino Aldo, Valentino Sonia, Voza Antonio, Zaghi Elisa, Zanon Veronica

“…Abstract Vaccination against an airborne pathogen is very effective if it induces also the development of mucosal antibodies that can protect against infection. …”
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