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Table 5 Source strength (mean value of CFU emitted from one person per second) calculated for each clothing system during each operation

From: Comparison of three distinct surgical clothing systems for protection from air-borne bacteria: A prospective observational study

Clothing system

Source strength (CFU/s) mean (min – max)

Mixed material, washed

4.2 (1.5 – 8.0)

Mixed material, brand new

4.0 (2.4 – 5.0)

Polyester HK-1069KS

2.4 (0.8 – 4.8)

Polyester 807TK-310

0.6 (0.5 – 0.8)