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What is the best mask to wear for protection against the hananter virus?

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

See below: Why are you worried about hantavirus? Are you going to be in an area where the virus is endemic? If not, I wouldn't worry about it. If you are, I'm still not sure I would worry about it. Viruses are very small and would likely bypass any mask you would wear unless you were in a suit such as what the researchers at the CDC wear.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

What is the best mask to wear for protection against the hananter virus?

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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