Face mask fit modifications that improve source control performance

•Face masks reduce the expulsion of respiratory aerosols (called source control).•Poorly fitted masks allow respiratory aerosols to escape through face seal leaks.•Fit modifications improve the performance of face masks as source control devices.•Unmodified medical masks blocked ≥56% of cough aeroso...

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Published in:	American journal of infection control Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 133 - 140
Main Authors:	Blachere, Francoise M., Lemons, Angela R., Coyle, Jayme P., Derk, Raymond C., Lindsley, William G., Beezhold, Donald H., Woodfork, Karen, Duling, Matthew G., Boutin, Brenda, Boots, Theresa, Harris, James R., Nurkiewicz, Tim, Noti, John D.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01.02.2022 Mosby
Subjects:	Aerosols COVID-19 Face mask Fit modification Humans Infectious Disease Major Masks Pandemics Respiratory aerosols SARS-CoV-2 Source control Fit modification Source control Respiratory aerosols Face mask
ISSN:	0196-6553, 1527-3296, 1527-3296
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