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MeSH Heading: Personal Protective Equipment
Tree Number(s): E07.700.560; J01.637.708.560
Unique ID: D000067393
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000067393
Scope Note: Specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against health hazards. Personal Protective Equipment may include MASKS; RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES; HEAD PROTECTIVE DEVICES; EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES; EAR PROTECTIVE DEVICES; PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; and protective footwear.
Entry Term(s): PPE Personal Protective Equipment
Public MeSH Note: 2016
History Note: 2016
Date Established: 2016/01/01
Date of Entry: 2015/07/01
Revision Date: 2022/07/14

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects (AE)

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veterinary (VE)

virology (VI)

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