Universal masking during covid-19 pandemic - current evidence and controversies
Rev. invest. clín
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72(3): 144-150, May.-Jun. 2020. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT The emergence of coronavirus disease 19 pandemic and novel research on the high transmissibility of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has raised controversies over the use of face masks to prevent community transmission. Specific regulations need to be fulfilled to use a face mask as part of the personal protective equipment and high quality of evidence supporting its use to prevent respiratory viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2, is lacking. However, its widespread use is becoming a standard practice in some countries and discrepancies between health authorities on their policy have led to controversy. The aim of this review is to provide an outlook on recent research in this matter and areas of opportunity.
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Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Communicable Disease Control
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
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Betacoronavirus
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Masks
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. invest. clín
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán/MX
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Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey/MX
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