Sarah E. Abney
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View article: Fomite workshop recommendations addressing the role of surfaces in virus transmission in the built environment
Fomite workshop recommendations addressing the role of surfaces in virus transmission in the built environment Open
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 has led to a need to assess the role of fomites in viral transmission within the built environment. Assessing the role of fomites is necessary for developing intervention strategies for controlling emerging path…
View article: Human adenovirus-associated health risk in the recreational waters of the Yal-ku lagoon in the Mexican Caribbean
Human adenovirus-associated health risk in the recreational waters of the Yal-ku lagoon in the Mexican Caribbean Open
The study objective was to evaluate human faecal contamination impacts in the Yal-ku lagoon in the Mexican Caribbean and to estimate adenovirus infection and illness risks associated with recreational exposure during water activities. A to…
View article: Quantitative Assessment of Microbial Pathogens and Indicators of Wastewater Treatment Performance for Safe and Sustainable Water Reuse in India
Quantitative Assessment of Microbial Pathogens and Indicators of Wastewater Treatment Performance for Safe and Sustainable Water Reuse in India Open
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have rapidly increased in India during the last decade. Nonetheless, there are only a few labs in India that can perform culture-based screening for microbial quality.
View article: Minding the matrix: The importance of inoculum suspensions on finger transfer efficiency of virus
Minding the matrix: The importance of inoculum suspensions on finger transfer efficiency of virus Open
Aims The aim of this study was to determine how the transfer efficiency of MS-2 coliphage from the toilet seat to hands and fingertip to lip differs according to the suspension of the inoculum. Methods and Results Hands were sampled after …
View article: Respirators, face masks, and their risk reductions via multiple transmission routes for first responders within an ambulance
Respirators, face masks, and their risk reductions via multiple transmission routes for first responders within an ambulance Open
First responders may have high SARS-CoV-2 infection risks due to working with potentially infected patients in enclosed spaces. The study objective was to estimate infection risks per transport for first responders and quantify how first r…
View article: Toilet hygiene—review and research needs
Toilet hygiene—review and research needs Open
The goal of good toilet hygiene is minimizing the potential for pathogen transmission. Control of odours is also socially important and believed to be a societal measure of cleanliness. Understanding the need for good cleaning and disinfec…
View article: COVID-19 and use of non-traditional masks: how do various materials compare in reducing the risk of infection for mask wearers?
COVID-19 and use of non-traditional masks: how do various materials compare in reducing the risk of infection for mask wearers? Open
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