Table 2 Pathogens isolated from outer surface of masks

Adenovirus^a

6

1 middle section of mask

Bocavirus^a

2

0

Human metapneumovirus^a

0

1 right section of mask

Influenza B & type 4 parainfluenza virus^b

1

0

Influenza H1N1 & influenza B^c

1

0

Respiratory syncytial virus^a

1

1 middle section of mask

Type 2 parainfluenza virus^a

0

1 right section of mask

Total positive (Positivity rate)

11 (9.4%)

4 (9.8%)