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Selection of studies for the meta-analysis.
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Results of meta-analysis to determine effectiveness of N95 respirators versus surgical masks in protecting health care workers against acute respiratory infection. Outcomes were (A) laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection, (B) influenza-like illness and (C) workplace absenteeism. Values less than 1.0 favour N95 respirator. CI = confidence interval, NA = not applicable, RCT = randomized controlled trial.
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