Viruses like the influenza virus and even the novel coronavirus are capable of spreading from person to person via airborne droplets as well as dust, fibers, and other surfaces. Now, a new study ...

Several viruses are transmitted through direct contact with surfaces contaminated with body fluids or soiled hands of infected individuals. In addition, the deposition of aerosolized viral particles ...

Drops of hepatitis C virus (HCV) dry and remain infective for 6 weeks at room temperature, according to a new study. Therefore, fomites may be a source of nosocomial HCV infections. The persistence of ...