A surgical mask is generally worn to provide protection from the spread of infectious large-particle droplets. Large-particle droplets that are transmitted by infected patients, who are coughing or sneezing in close contact, generally travel only short distances (up to ____ feet).

A. 1.5
B. 3
C. 6
D. 10


Answer: B

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