A Study Protocol to see Change of Nasal and Oropharyngeal Microbiome with Prolonged Use of Medical Masks during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Healthy Participants
The new novel coronavirus COVID-19 is playing havoc on the healthcare system of the whole world and various preventive measures have been suggested by various bodies. The use of medical masks has been cited as the most crucial step in prevention. Healthcare workers are now exposed to this disease and are forced to use medical masks for prolonged hours during their duty period. The normal oral and nasal microbiome might get affected due to this prolonged mask use and hence this study is carried out to look for any such change.
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Posted 02 Jun, 2020
A Study Protocol to see Change of Nasal and Oropharyngeal Microbiome with Prolonged Use of Medical Masks during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Healthy Participants
Posted 02 Jun, 2020
The new novel coronavirus COVID-19 is playing havoc on the healthcare system of the whole world and various preventive measures have been suggested by various bodies. The use of medical masks has been cited as the most crucial step in prevention. Healthcare workers are now exposed to this disease and are forced to use medical masks for prolonged hours during their duty period. The normal oral and nasal microbiome might get affected due to this prolonged mask use and hence this study is carried out to look for any such change.
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