Stability of influenza A virus in droplets and aerosols is heightened by the presence of commensal respiratory bacteria.
S. C. David, A. Schaub, C. Terrettaz, G. Motos, L. Costa, D. S. Nolan, M. Augugliaro, I. Glas, M. O. Pohl, L. K. Klein, B. Luo, N. Bluvshtein, K. Violaki, W. Hugentobler, U. K. Krieger, , T. Kohn
This study shows that respiratory commensal bacteria enhance the stability of influenza A virus in droplets and aerosols, suggesting the microbiota may influence viral transmission risks.
bioRxiv · Feb 5, 2024Microbiology