Surgical masks as source of bacterial contamination during operative procedures
Background: Surgical masks (SMs) are used to reduce bacterial shedding from the mouth, nose and face. This study aimed to investigate whether SMs may be a potential source of bacterial shedding leading to an increased risk of surgical site infection. Methods: Bacterial contamination of the SMs was t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Translation |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214031X18300809 |