I think this is an important point. While R0 for #COVID19 is relatively high at 2.5-3, it doesn't come close to some airborne diseases like tuberculosis (R0=10), chickenpox (R0=10-12), and measles (R0=13-18)https://twitter.com/engagedpractx/status/1252498745247199232 …
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Can imagine that number if estimated in overcrowded confined area or transmission from patients where condition has progressed for long untreated. But I'm not a TB expert, only know enough to understand rationale for our national guidance. Thanks for engaging in the discussion!
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As far as I know, the transmission dynamics of a TB epidemic is very slow compared to other diseases. The main reason being the high threshold for defining a "contact", the latency and the slow, chronic progression of the disease. A seminal article herehttps://www.nature.com/articles/nm0895-815 …
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