Surgical masks as source of bacterial contamination during operative procedures

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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Main Authors: Liu Zhiqing, Chang Yongyun, Chu Wenxiang, Yan Mengning, Mao Yuanqing, Zhu Zhenan, Wu Haishan, Zhao Jie, Dai Kerong, Li Huiwu, Liu Fengxiang, Zhai Zanjing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Translation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214031X18300809

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