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What kind of personal protective equipment (PPE, especially respiratory) would be necessary for dealing with a smallpox patient?

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What kind of personal protective equipment (PPE, especially respiratory) would be necessary for dealing with a smallpox patient?

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Anyone caring for a smallpox patient should wear an N95 mask. Airborne and contact isolation precautions should be followed. Please see “Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals” for further information.