Expiratory Aerosol pH: The Overlooked Driver of Airborne Virus Inactivation
Expiratory Aerosol pH: The Overlooked Driver of Airborne Virus Inactivation
Respiratory viruses, including influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2, are transmitted by the airborne route. Air filtration and ventilation mechanically reduce the concentration of airborne viruses and are necessary tools for disease mitigation. However, they ignore the potential impact of the chemical environment surrounding aerosolized viruses, which determines the aerosol pH. Atmospheric …