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Evaluation of hydrogen peroxide and ozone residue levels on N95 masks following chemical decontamination

BACKGROUND: Hydrogen peroxide and ozone have been used as chemical decontamination agents for N95 masks during supply shortages. If left behind on the masks, the residues of both chemicals represent a potential health hazard by skin contact and respiratory exposure. AIM: Characterization of hydrogen...

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Autores principales: Kumkrong, P., Scoles, L., Brunet, Y., Baker, S., Mercier, P.H.J., Poirier, D.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The Healthcare Infection Society. 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7906521/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33640371
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2021.02.018