Surgical Face Masks Worn by Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Surgical Face Masks Worn by Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Drug-resistant tuberculosis transmission in hospitals threatens staff and patient health. Surgical face masks used by patients with tuberculosis (TB) are believed to reduce transmission but have not been rigorously tested.We sought to quantify the efficacy of surgical face masks when worn by patient...

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Main Authors: Ashwin Dharmadhikari, Matsie Mphahlele, Anton Stoltz, Kobus Venter, Rirhandzu Mathebula, Thabiso Masotla, Willem F. Lubbe, Michele Pagano, M.W. First, Paul Jensen, Martie van der Walt, Edward A. Nardell
Format: Artigo
Language:English
Published: 2012
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201107-1190oc
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