Mandatory Mask-Wearing and Hand Hygiene Associated With Decreased Infectious Diseases Among Patients Undergoing Regular Hemodialysis: A Historical-Control Study

Background: Infections are the second leading cause of death among patients undergoing hemodialysis. However, preventive measures against infectious diseases are limited and have not been made mandatory for patients.Objective: To investigate the incidence of infectious diseases before and during the...

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Main Authors: Jun-Jian Qin, Yan-Fang Xing, Jian-Hua Ren, Yong-Jian Chen, Ying-Fei Gan, Yan-Qiu Jiang, Jie Chen, Xing Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.678738/full