Antimicrobial treatments for medical masks or personal protective equipment

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Antimicrobial treatments for medical masks or personal protective equipment to reduce respiratory disease transmission

Specialities:  COVID-19; Respiratory system

Summary

 

Health Technology Wales researchers searched for evidence on the effectiveness of personal protective equipment or medical masks with antimicrobial properties (such as anti-viral coatings and additives), compared to standard products as a method of infection control. We focussed on evidence related to COVID-19 but also searched for evidence on infection control using this type of product in the context of other respiratory diseases.

Topic Exploration Report

TER281 05.2021