Is Ebola airborne?

[Matthew Mason]

Hi All,

This is an interesting discussion about the need for higher level respiratory protection in the Ebola setting:
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2014/09/commentary-health-workers-need-optimal-respiratory-protection-ebola

Now I know some of you are probably well over it, but I think there are some really interesting implications from their discussion on how infectious diseases are transmitted via aerosols outside of the Ebola setting. I have some issues with what they are putting forward but it is worth having a think about.

Cheer Matt

Matt Mason RN, CICP, BNSci, M Rural Health, M Advanced Practice (IC)

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School of Nursing & Midwifery
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University of the Sunshine Coast
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