Host/Virus Interaction

Transmission of FMD

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Survival

Survival of FMD virus

Virus survival in air depends most importantly, on relative humidity. There is good survival for relative humidities > 60%

Of lesser importance are the effects of:

Sunlight

Temperature (in temperate climates)

Pollution factors (e.g., acidic atmosphere)

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