ReviewBMC infectious diseases2021
Modes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and evidence for preventive behavioral interventions.
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77 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 137 citations in OpenAlex.
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 shedding in exhaled material: a systematic review.Epidemiology and infection · 2025Pooled it
- Viral shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in body fluids associated with sexual activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2024Pooled it
- Povidone-Iodine as a Pre-Procedural Mouthwash to Reduce the Salivary Viral Load of SARS-CoV-2: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- A review on measurements of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material in air in outdoor and indoor environments: Implication for airborne transmission.The Science of the total environment · 2022Pooled it
- RETRACTED: Evaluating the efficacy and safety of a novel prophylactic nasal spray in the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection: A multi-centre, double blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial.Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology · 2022Trial
- Prescribing Appropriateness and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Adults with COVID-19 in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Framework for Ranking the Relative Likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Between People and Felids at Zoological Interfaces.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Nanobodies targeting SARS-CoV-2 variants.Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B · 2026Review
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- Nasal Spray Disinfectant for Respiratory Infections Based on Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles: A Physicochemical and Docking Approach.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Impact of SARS-CoV-2 variant mutations on susceptibility to monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs: a non-systematic review, April 2022 to October 2024.Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin · 2025Review
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- Impact on Transmissibility and Case Fatality Rate of COVID-19 of the Mandatory Face Shield Use in Addition to Mask during the Pandemic: The Philippine Experience.Acta medica Philippina · 2025Article
- Behavioral Medicine in Preventive Healthcare.Materia socio-medica · 2025Article
- Patient Perspective on Dental Care Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey During Omicron Stage.Journal of patient experience · 2025Article
- Public surface disinfection every 2 hours can reduce the infection risk of norovirus in airports up to 83.PLoS computational biology · 2024Article
- Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection in different types of clinical specimens among suspected COVID-19 patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Virusdisease · 2024Article
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- Epidemiological contemplation for a currently pragmatic COVID-19 health passport: a perspective.Frontiers in public health · 2024Review
- COVID-19 contact tracing and quarantine policies in the Indo-Pacific Region: A mixed-methods study of experiences of public health professionals.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
17 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
COVID-19 is a novel disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. During the global vaccination rollout, it is vital to thoroughly understand the modes of transmission of the virus in order to prevent further spread of variants and ultimately to end the pandemic. The current literature suggests that SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted among the human population primarily through respiratory droplets and, to a lesser extent, via aerosols. Transmission appears to be affected by temperature, humidity, precipitation, air currents, pH, and radiation in the ambient environment. Finally, the use of masks or facial coverings, social distancing, and hand washing are effective public health strategies in reducing the risk of exposure and transmission. Additional research is needed to further characterize the relative benefits of specific nonpharmaceutical interventions.
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