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            • bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE)
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            • Bacterial Filtration Efficiency or BFE is a measurement of a respirator material's resistance to penetration of bacteria. Results are reported as percent efficiency and correlate with the ability of the fabric to resist bacterial penetration. Higher numbers in this test indicate better barrier efficiency. Wrap fabrics were compared based on grade as well as basis weight Wikipedia
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            • According to the brand, the filters were found to provide “higher than 95% Bacterial Filtration Efficiency,” meaning they successfully stop most particles from getting in or out. A pack of 10 filters costs $20. - People by
            • NSafe mask has 99.2% bacterial filtration efficiency (at 3 microns) and complies with ASTM standards of breathability and splash resistance, IIT-Delhi said in a statement. - Outlook India by
            • While the Closca Mask itself is a non-medical grade mask, it is made from high-grade materials. The filters have been made in Spain following official regulations (EN 14683: 2019 + AC: 2019 type 2). The mask itself has a 98% bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE). - Goosed by
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            • Eficacia de Filtración Bacteriana
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            • La Eficacia de Filtración Bacteriana (EFB opr su sigla en inglés) mide la capacidad de la mascarilla para capturar gotículas potencialmente portadoras de bacterias que emite el usuario de esta. Grupo de trabajo de productos sanitarios - by Noemi Quirch-Valle
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            • Las mascarillas quirúrgicas se clasifican en dos Tipos (I y II), dependiendo de su Eficacia de Filtración Bacteriana (EFB) y de su “Respirabilidad”. - Uso Único Profesional - UU Pro by Noemi Quirch-Valle
            • Eficacia de filtración bacteriana/viral. Cabe destacar que las pruebas de eficacia de filtración viral se realizaron utilizando el virus bacteriófago que, con 0,027 micras, es el más pequeño de los virus conocidos. - Revista Cardiopulmonar MicroGard II by Noemi Quirch-Valle
            • En base a su Eficacia de Filtración Bacteriana (BFE), se dividen en mascarillas quirúrgicas de Tipo I (BFE ≥ 95%) o Tipo II (BFE ≥ 98%). Existe un tercer tipo, denominado IIR, para aquellas mascarillas de tipo II que además son resistentes a las salpicaduras de sangre y otros fluidos biológicos del paciente que pudieran estar contaminadas por microorganismos. Estas mascarillas, por tanto, pueden prevenir la transmisión del agente infeccioso desde una persona infectada a otras personas sanas, pero su eficacia a la hora de prevenir el contagio al usuario... - Consejo Nac de Colegios Farmacéuticos by Noemi Quirch-Valle
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