The spread of SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, is difficult to control as
some positive individuals, capable of transmitting the disease, can be asymptomatic. Thus, it …

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, studies of the physiological effects of masking
during exercise have been rare. Methods Twelve healthcare workers performed a …

Serious human health concerns have been recently raised from daily use of face masks, due
to the possible presence of hazardous compounds as the phthalic acid esters (PAEs). In this …

Objective: Exposure to aerosol spray generated by high-speed handpieces (HSHs) and
ultrasonic scalers poses a significant health risk to oral health practitioners from airborne …

Background and Objectives: COVID-19 is a novel infectious disease caused by a single-
stranded RNA coronavirus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS …

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by frequently
mutating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has had a …

SARS-CoV-2 virus has become a global health problem that has caused millions of deaths
worldwide. The infection can present with multiple clinical features ranging from …

Human behaviors probably represent the most important causes of the SARS-Cov-2 virus
propagation. However, the role of virus transport by aerosols—and therefore the influence of …

The re-emergence of COVID-19 has sparked controversy around its zoonotic origin,
management strategies, risks posed by the virus, and the severity of reinfection. While it is …

Although it is well established that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-
CoV-2) can be transmitted through aerosols, the mode of long-range aerosol transmission in …