WHO terms pathogens that transmit through air ‘infectious respiratory particles’ or IRPs
The pathogens include those that cause respiratory infections, for example, COVID-19, influenza, measles, MERS, SARS, and tuberculosis, among others. Image for representation. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Pathogens that transmit through the air will be described by the term ’infectious respiratory particles’ or IRPs, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The world health body…