Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to personal
protective equipment (PPE) shortages, requiring mask reuse or improvisation. We provide a …

We review the state of knowledge on the bio-fluid dynamic mechanisms involved in the
transmission of the infection from SARS-CoV-2. The relevance of the subject stems from the …

Facemasks are essential for healthcare workers but characteristics of the voice whilst
wearing this personal protective equipment are not well understood. In the present study, we …

Background Medical masks are commonly used in health care settings to protect healthcare
workers (HCWs) from respiratory and other infections. Airborne respiratory pathogens may …

The ability to disinfect and reuse disposable N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) may
be needed during a pandemic of an infectious respiratory disease such as influenza …

Personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects healthcare workers from infection is a
critical component of infection control strategies in healthcare settings. During a public …

Filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) are recommended for use as precautions against
airborne pathogenic microorganisms; however, during pandemics demand for FFRs may far …

Human adenoviruses (HAdV) are one of the most important pathogens detected in acute
respiratory diseases in pediatrics and immunocompromised patients. In 1953, Wallace …

Objectives: Surgical masks and N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) prevent the
spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and …

The nature of discomfort and level of exertion associated with wearing respiratory protection
in the health care workplace are not well understood. Although a few studies have assessed …