Sterilization of disposable face masks by means of standardized dry and steam sterilization processes; an alternative in the fight against mask shortages due to COVID-19

J Hosp Infect. 2020 Jun;105(2):356-357. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.04.001. Epub 2020 Apr 8.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus*
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Disposable Equipment / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Masks / microbiology*
  • Pandemics / prevention & control*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / prevention & control*
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Steam*
  • Sterilization / methods*

Substances

  • Steam