Spread of Respiratory Viruses: Temperature and Physical Environment. Temperature Control May Exploit Virus Hypo-Thermolabity; A Possibile, Immediate Solution for COVID-19
Author(s):
Giovanni Belcaro*, Umberto Cornelli, Maria Rosaria Cesarone, Beatrice Feragalli, Ezio Bombardelli and Mark Dugall
Bronchial-Tracheal surface cells work at a specific temperature range. At this range (37-38 C°) their response to viruses and bacteria tend to be optimal and mucus tends to have the specific grade of fluidity to contrast infections [1, 2]. With a decrease of 3-4 C° or more, these cells may be less protected, less active and not ready to fight infections. Most viruses may work (and replicate) only at lower temperatures (i.e. 34-35°C).