| Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Science & Technology Topic: Medical science and Health, Issue: Infectious Respiratory Particles |
Context: World Health Organisation introduced the term “Infectious Respiratory Particles” (IRPs) for airborne pathogens.
Infectious Respiratory Particles:
- Includes COVID-19, influenza, measles, MERS, SARS, and TB.
- New terminology eliminates strict distinctions between aerosols and droplets.
- Descriptor “through the air” used for airborne or direct deposition transmission.
- Next steps involve further research and exploring implementation implications.
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World Health Organisation(WHO):
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