Infection acquired through the inhalation of droplets or aerosols of saliva or sputum containing virus or other microorganisms expelled by another person during sneezing, coughing, laughing, or talking. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
airborne infection due to inhalation of respiratory pathogens suspended on droplet nuclei.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. infection acquired through the inhalation of droplets or aerosols of saliva or sputum containing virus or other microorganisms expelled by another person during sneezing, coughing, laughing, or talking.
infection spread by airborne droplets of secretions from the nose, throat, or lungs.