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Effectiveness of Surgical Face Masks in Reducing Acute Respiratory Infections in Non-Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Acute respiratory illnesses (ARIs) are the most common respiratory infectious diseases among humans globally. Surgical mask (SM) wearing has been shown to be effective in reducing ARI among healthcare workers. However, the effectiveness of SM in reducing ARI in the non-healthcare setting...

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Autores principales: Wang, Min Xian, Gwee, Sylvia Xiao Wei, Chua, Pearleen Ee Yong, Pang, Junxiong
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7546829/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33102503
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2020.564280