Hand hygiene and facemask use to prevent droplet-transmitted viral diseases during air travel: a systematic literature review

Abstract Background Transmission of viral diseases (e.g., influenza A H1N1) via respiratory droplets takes place mainly in confined spaces, including in aircraft during commercial air travel. The adoption of hygiene measures may help to prevent disease spread aboard aircraft. This review summarizes...

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Main Authors: Giulia De Angelis, Franziska Michaela Lohmeyer, Adriano Grossi, Brunella Posteraro, Maurizio Sanguinetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10814-9