Enhanced Medical and Community Face Masks with Antimicrobial Properties: A Systematic Review
Face masks help to limit transmission of infectious diseases entering through the nose and mouth. Beyond reprocessing and decontamination, antimicrobial treatments could extend the lifetime of face masks whilst also further reducing the chance of disease transmission. Here, we review the efficacy of...
Main Authors: | Katy Stokes, Roberto Peltrini, Umberto Bracale, Marcella Trombetta, Leandro Pecchia, Francesco Basoli |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/18/4066 |
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