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Competing Bioaerosols May Influence the Seasonality of Influenza-Like Illnesses, including COVID-19. The Chicago Experience.
Shah, Richa B; Shah, Rachna D; Retzinger, Damien G; Retzinger, Andrew C; Retzinger, Deborah A; Retzinger, Gregory S.
  • Shah RB; Department of Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60209, USA.
  • Shah RD; Department of Medicine, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago, IL 60153, USA.
  • Retzinger DG; Department of Computer Science, Graycore, Cincinnati, OH 45140, USA.
  • Retzinger AC; Department of Emergency Medicine, West Virginia University, Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV 26101, USA.
  • Retzinger DA; Independent Researcher, Cincinnati, OH 45140, USA.
  • Retzinger GS; Department of Pathology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
Pathogens ; 10(9)2021 Sep 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1410520
ABSTRACT
Data from Chicago confirm the end of flu season coincides with the beginning of pollen season. More importantly, the end of flu season also coincides with onset of seasonal aerosolization of mold spores. Overall, the data suggest bioaerosols, especially mold spores, compete with viruses for a shared receptor, with the periodicity of influenza-like illnesses, including COVID-19, a consequence of seasonal factors that influence aerosolization of competing species.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pathogens10091204