10 papers analyzed
These studies suggest COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets, contact with contaminated surfaces, and aerosols, with potential but less understood transmission routes including tears and fecal matter.
COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has rapidly spread worldwide, leading to a global pandemic. Understanding the transmission mechanisms of COVID-19 is crucial for developing effective prevention and control strategies.
Respiratory Droplets and Aerosols:
Contact with Contaminated Surfaces:
Human-to-Human Transmission:
Potential Blood Transmission:
Ocular Transmission:
Fecal-Oral Transmission:
COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets and aerosols, with contact with contaminated surfaces also playing a significant role. Human-to-human transmission is well-established, and there are potential, though less confirmed, routes such as blood transfusion, ocular transmission, and fecal-oral transmission. Understanding these transmission mechanisms is essential for implementing effective public health measures to control the spread of the virus.
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