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#49 Airing Out the Dirty Truth: Reducing Viral Aerosol Risk After Toilet Flushing
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What really happens when you flush the toilet? In this episode, environmental microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba reveals the science behind aerosolized germs, viral cross-contamination, and the surprising role toilet flushing plays in spreading pathogens like norovirus. Discover how air sanitizer sprays can reduce airborne and surface contamination and what that means for infection prevention. If you’ve ever used a public restroom, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
With special guest:
Charles Gerba, PhD, University of Arizona
50 Episoden
#49 Airing Out the Dirty Truth: Reducing Viral Aerosol Risk After Toilet Flushing
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice
Manage episode 498747419 series 3457434
What really happens when you flush the toilet? In this episode, environmental microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba reveals the science behind aerosolized germs, viral cross-contamination, and the surprising role toilet flushing plays in spreading pathogens like norovirus. Discover how air sanitizer sprays can reduce airborne and surface contamination and what that means for infection prevention. If you’ve ever used a public restroom, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
With special guest:
Charles Gerba, PhD, University of Arizona
50 Episoden
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