ICAAC: Surgical Masks Don't Prevent Infection (CME/CE)

Courtesy MedPage Today Infectious Disease  Wed, 09/16/2009 - 11:31

SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- Consistent use of N95 respirator masks prevents 75% of respiratory infections for high-risk healthcare workers regardless of whether seal against the skin is confirmed, according to the first randomized clinical trial of their efficacy.

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