Unmasking the unmasked.
Am J Surg
; 221(6): 1279-1284, 2021 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1118317
ABSTRACT
Facial maskings have been part of the human story since time began, and the reasons for their needs and the materials that went into their making would vary according to the reasons and materials available. The health-related needs took centuries to become established, but not until the germ theory of disease became recognized. The facial mask, seen as an essential defensive tool for prevention of respiratory transmitted disease continues to be the prime personal protective piece of equipment. With air-born contaminations, such as the present pandemic SARS- CoV-2 viral infestation, why would there be opposition to the use of this personal protective cover of our airways, when until an immunologic answer is available, it is the best single prevention we have. When supported with other measures, like distancing, washing and non-crowding, society would be much safer and secure, with probable less acute and drastic outcomes due to the spread of this virus.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Masks
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Surg
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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