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. 2011 Jun 12;39(10):866–872. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2011.02.014

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Fig 2 — (A) Modeled influenza quanta concentrations in outpatient consulting room A for consultations with an infectious individual for up to 120 minutes. The decays in quanta concentrations following the departure of the infectious person after 15-, 60-, and 120-minute consultations, including an initial 5-minute period with the door open, are shown. (B) Corresponding infection risks for a susceptible person entering the room after the 5-minute open-door period and remaining in the room for up to 120 minutes.