Disinfection efficiency test for contaminated surgical mask by using Ozone generator.

Background: Ozone (O) is an effective disinfectant agent that leaves no harmful residues. Due to the global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, surgical masks are in high demand, with some needing to be reused in certain regions. This study aims to evaluate the effects of O for pathogen disinfection on reused surgical masks in various conditions.