BackgroundMedical masks are commonly used in health care settings to protect healthcare workers (HCWs) from respiratory and other infections. Airborne respiratory pathogens may settle on the surface of used masks layers, resulting in contamination. The main aim of this study was to study the presence of viruses on the surface of medical masks. MethodsTwo pilot … Continue reading Contamination by respiratory viruses on outer surface of medical masks used by hospital healthcare workers – BMC Infectious Diseases