Surgical Mask to Prevent Influenza Transmission in Households: A Cluster Randomized Trial
Surgical Mask to Prevent Influenza Transmission in Households: A Cluster Randomized Trial
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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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.
A cluster randomized intervention trial...
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Surgical Mask to Prevent Influenza Transmission in Households: A Cluster Randomized Trial
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1292464165
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1292464165
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0013998
