Are masks effective as source control in index influenza patients? a Systematic review

Background: The use of facemasks for infection prevention has become widely accepted. Current recommendations include influenza patients wearing a mask in a medical setting. Here we systematically reviewed randomized control trials on mask efficacy in index influenza patients to prevent transmission...

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Main Authors: Halie N. Burdick, Howard Maibach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:Clinical Infection in Practice
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590170221000340