Detection of viable oral bacteria of the patient on the surgical mask of dentists
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 f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2024-01-01
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| Series: | BDJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-023-00182-4 |