[HTML][HTML] Professional and home-made face masks reduce exposure to respiratory infections among the general population
M Van der Sande, P Teunis, R Sabel - PloS one, 2008 - journals.plos.org
BackgroundGovernments are preparing for a potential influenza pandemic. Therefore they
need data to assess the possible impact of interventions. Face-masks worn by the general
population could be an accessible and affordable intervention, if effective when worn under
routine circumstances. MethodologyWe assessed transmission reduction potential provided
by personal respirators, surgical masks and home-made masks when worn during a variety
of activities by healthy volunteers and a simulated patient. Principal FindingsAll types of …
need data to assess the possible impact of interventions. Face-masks worn by the general
population could be an accessible and affordable intervention, if effective when worn under
routine circumstances. MethodologyWe assessed transmission reduction potential provided
by personal respirators, surgical masks and home-made masks when worn during a variety
of activities by healthy volunteers and a simulated patient. Principal FindingsAll types of …