Debate on MERS-CoV respiratory precautions: surgical mask or N95 respirators?
- 30 June 2014
- journal article
- Published by Medknow in Singapore Medical Journal
- Vol. 55 (6), 294-7
- https://doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2014076
Abstract
Since the emergence of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in mid-2012, there has been controversy over the respiratory precaution recommendations in different guidelines from various international bodies. Our understanding of MERS-CoV is still evolving. Current recommendations on infection control practices are heavily influenced by the lessons learnt from severe acute respiratory syndrome. A debate on respiratory precautions for MERS-CoV was organised by Infection Control Association (Singapore) and the Society of Infectious Disease (Singapore). We herein discuss and present the evidence for surgical masks for the protection of healthcare workers from MERS-CoV.Keywords
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