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Background: The use of face masks for preventing the transmission of respiratory illnesses has proven to be quite effective in view of recent events. However, guidelines on proper use of face masks and hygiene practices tend to be overlooked raising the concern of potential secondary infections. Hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the number of microbial isolates and hygiene practices in regard to mask usage.Methods: An observational study was conducted in the Microbiology Department at ABVIMS 55(4):111-118. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/0019.5138.202363
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