MicrobiologybioRxiv
Seasonal influenza viruses decay more rapidly at intermediate humidity in droplets containing saliva compared to respiratory mucus
N. C. Rockey, V. M. Le Sage, L. Marr, S. Lakdawala
This study shows that influenza viruses in saliva droplets lose infectivity faster than in respiratory mucus at intermediate humidity, suggesting oral cavity expulsions may contribute to transmission.
DOI 10.1128/aem.02010-23