2024-12-08 11:53:57
A mask is NOT literally like a Petri dish. Naturally, masks trap bacteria and fungi as they are designed to do. This is why masks are effective at mitigating source spread. But there’s no evidence of dangerous colonization. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(10-4-32) Author
2024-12-08 13:26:31
Not all masks are created equally. Surgical masks only will catch spit, Sneezing for example will bypass that and the pore size of surgical masks are not correct to capture those particles. Thus, a surgical mask might help for something like TB, it's useless against a virus. [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(3-1-13) Author
2024-12-08 13:48:38
NNN - Take personal opinions to the replies. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(16-0-8) Author
2024-12-08 17:16:01
The post overstates the danger while lacking key context. Most bacteria found on masks are normal skin flora: [Link]" target="_blank">[Link] [Link] Studies show that Strep pneumoniae is rarely found: [Link] While fungi can be present on masks, specific claims about “black mold” are not supported by the research: [Link]" target="_blank">[Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(12-1-30) Author