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mark-ungrin.bsky.social
Classic IPC logic here (p57):

Guidance: we're certain Ebola is not airborne, so there's no need for aerosol-appropriate PPE (even as a precaution)

Research needs: someone should check if Ebola is airborne, and also if respirators work, we have no idea LOL 😜

Source: www.who.int/publications...

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Justification The GDG considered the biology and mode of transmission of Ebola virus when developing this recommendation. The purpose of the medical or surgical mask is to protect the nasal and oral mucosa from splashes and droplets of infectious material. Since filoviruses are not transmitted via the airborne route, respiratory protection with a particulate respirator is not required, except during aerosolgenerating procedures. A strong recommendation is appropriate in view of the mode of transmission, lack of available treatment and high case–fatality rate of EBOD. In hot or humid conditions, masks may become wet through respiration. In these conditions, a structured (e.g. duckbill or cup shape) mask that does not collapse against the mouth is safer and more comfortable than other designs. Research needs Comparison of masks with respirators and other alternatives, cross-sectional studies in different settings to understand protective effects, compliance surveys, perceptions of barriers. Further research into modes of transmission of Orthoebolavirus; can Orthoebolavirus be transmitted via airborne particles?
July 29, 2026 at 12:34 AM
faruvtech.bsky.social
Why build a negative pressure room when you can bring one where it’s needed?

The ATC offers portable airborne infection control for TB testing and aerosol-generating procedures, without the disruption or downtime of construction.

#Tuberculosis #NegativePressure #TBTesting #AerosolGenerating
June 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM