#49 Airing Out the Dirty Truth: Reducing Viral Aerosol Risk After Toilet Flushing
- Author
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
- Published
- Thu 07 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ajicscience/AJIC049_aerosol-risk-after-toilet-flushing.mp3
What really happens when you flush the toilet? In this episode, environmental microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba reveals the science behind aerosolized germs, viral cross-contamination, and the surprising role toilet flushing plays in spreading pathogens like norovirus. Discover how air sanitizer sprays can reduce airborne and surface contamination and what that means for infection prevention. If you’ve ever used a public restroom, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
With special guest:
Charles Gerba, PhD, University of Arizona
