Detection of viable oral bacteria of the patient on the surgical mask of dentists
Madline Priska Gund,
Jusef Naim,
Janina Lang
et al.
Abstract:Introduction and aim
Bioaerosols contaminate the personal protective equipment (PPE), especially masks. The PPE harbors microorganisms from various sources. However, no previous studies have investigated the specific sources of bacteria found on used masks and their correlation with those from the treated patient.
Setting, design, material and methods
Intraoral samples from the patient were collected prior to dental aerosol-producing treatments usi… Show more
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