How does moisture from air/breath/saliva render surgical mask filters porous and thus ineffective? 811 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question88.45K February 26, 2020 0 Comments How does moisture from air/breath/saliva render surgical mask filters porous and thus ineffective? In: Chemistry 1 Answer ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted February 26, 2020 0 Comments The mask just soaks up the saliva which gives the bacteria or virus a medium to bypass the mask through that matches their ideal environment, warm and damp. Register or Login
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