December 2009. Volume 5. Number 4

Physical measures are effective at reducing the spread of respiratory viruses

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Jefferson T, Del Mar C, Dooley L, Ferroni E, Al- Ansary L, Bawazeer GA, et al. Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses: systematic review. BMJ. 2009;339:b3675
Reviewers: Perdikidis Olivieri L1, Bonillo Perales A2.
1EAP Juncal. Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid. España.
2Hospital Torrecárdenas. Almería. España.
Correspondence: Leo Perdikidis Olivieri. Email: lperdikidis@gmail.com
Reception date: 12/11/2009
Acceptance date: 29/11/2009
Publication date: 10/12/2009

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: physical measures to prevent the spread of influenza virus and other respiratory viruses, for example hand washing and the use of face masks are effective, and relatively cheap to implement. The adequate promotion of these measures is important, since children are a very important means of viral propagation due to their less established hygienic practices.

Reviewers' commentary: this is a well designed systematic review. The studies in which it is based have multiple design problems. Nevertheless the conclusions seem valid, but more welll designed studies are necessary.

How to cite this article

Perdikidis Olivieri L, Bonillo Perales A. Las medidas físicas son efectivas para reducir la propagación de los virus respiratorios. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:83.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Jefferson T, Del Mar C, Dooley L, Ferroni E, Al- Ansary L, Bawazeer GA, et al. Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses: systematic review. BMJ. 2009;339:b3675
Reviewers: Perdikidis Olivieri L1, Bonillo Perales A2.
1EAP Juncal. Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid. España.
2Hospital Torrecárdenas. Almería. España.
Correspondence: Leo Perdikidis Olivieri. Email: lperdikidis@gmail.com
Reception date: 12/11/2009
Acceptance date: 29/11/2009
Publication date: 10/12/2009

How to cite this article

Perdikidis Olivieri L, Bonillo Perales A. Las medidas físicas son efectivas para reducir la propagación de los virus respiratorios. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:83.

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10/12/2009

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