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Comparative Efficacy of N95, Surgical, Medical, and Non-Medical Facemasks in Protection of Respiratory Virus Infection: A Living Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

2021-02-01

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Background: Current facemask guidelines for respiratory viruses vary, impeding policymakers and the general population in determining which facemasks are effective as personal protective equipment (PPE). We aimed to evaluate the comparative efficacy of N95, surgical/medical, and non-medical facemasks in preventing respiratory virus infection.<br><br>Methods: This living systematic review and network meta-analysis...

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936bdc8c-1426-529a-bfb1-155255fca67c
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10.2139/ssrn.3768550
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