JonathanNov 24, 2023

Rhinovirus thread

This study tested how rhinovirus transmits. (Dick et al. 1987.)

Briefly, ppl infected w/ rhinovirus played cards for 12 hours w/ uninfected ppl. Some of the uninfected were stopped from touching face. Rate of attack the same.

They then stopped all air exchange between the groups: ZERO infected.

[originally posted August 15, 2020]

#aerobiology #TransmissionOfPathogens #airborne #pathogens #COVIDIsAirborne

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In experiment D, the one in which they stopped air exchange between the groups, the people played cards in separate rooms.

They GREATLY contaminated the cards, pens, pencils, etc. that the people used. However, even though very contaminated, nobody caught a cold from handling the items.

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The authors described this last test as:
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@jmcrookston icky. fascinating
Nov 24, 2023 at 8:43pmWeb