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Em 2021: 2 notícias
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Study Evaluates Filtration Efficacy of 227 Commercially Available Face Masks in Brazil
Publicado em 03 junho 2021
The novel coronavirus is transmitted mainly via inhalation of saliva droplets or respiratory secretions suspended in air, so that face covering and social distancing are the most effective ways to prevent COVID-19 until enough vaccines are available for all. In Brazil, fabric masks are among the most widely used because they are cheap, reusable, and available in several colors or designs. However, this type of face covering's capacity to filter aerosol particles of a size equivalent to the [...]
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Direct Action of SARS-CoV-2 on Organs May Cause Exacerbated Immune Response in Children
Publicado em 02 junho 2021Besides common symptoms such as fever, cough, and respiratory distress, some children have an atypical form of COVID-19 known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), characterized by persistent fever and inflammation of several organs, such as the heart and intestines, as well as the lungs to a lesser extent. Reports of MIS-C have been increasingly associated with severe cases and deaths in several countries including Brazil since the onset of the pandemic. Researchers [...]ver notícia