Surgical Mask to Prevent Influenza Transmission in Households: A Cluster Randomized Trial
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Surgical Mask to Prevent Influenza Transmission in Households: A Cluster Randomized Trial
BACKGROUND Facemasks and respirators have been stockpiled during pandemic preparedness. However, data on their effectiveness for limiting transmission are scarce. We evaluated the effectiveness of facemask use by index cases for limiting influenza transmission by large droplets produced during coughing in households. METHODOLOGY AND PRINCIPAL FINDINGS A cluster randomized intervention trial w...
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عنوان ژورنال: PLoS ONE
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0013998