Release of Simulated Anthrax Particles from Disposable Respirators

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 7-10

  Kennedy, Nola J ^a   Hinds, William C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Anthrax particles; Disposable respirators; N95; Particle release; Resuspension

Indexed keywords

POLYSTYRENE;

AEROSOL; ANTHRAX; ARTICLE; BACTERIAL SPORE; BACTERIUM CONTAMINATION; DISPOSABLE EQUIPMENT; FACE MASK; FILTER; MICROSCOPY; POSTAL MAIL; PRIORITY JOURNAL; VENTILATOR;

AEROSOLS; ANTHRAX; DISPOSABLE EQUIPMENT; MODELS, THEORETICAL; PARTICLE SIZE; REFUSE DISPOSAL; RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES; RISK ASSESSMENT; SPORES;

EID: 0842329053     PISSN: 15459624     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15459620490250017     Document Type: Article

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