What is the difference between a disposable medical mask and a medical surgical mask?

The difference between disposable medical masks and medical surgical masks lies in waterproof performance, particle filtration ability, and protection ability. Disposable medical masks and medical surgical masks have certain differences in waterproof ability and particle filtration ability, and the waterproof ability of medical surgical masks is generally higher than that of disposable medical masks, which can prevent the splashing of blood or body fluids to a certain extent. Disposable medical masks have relatively lower requirements for waterproof ability and particle filtration ability, and their protective performance is relatively poor. Disposable medical masks compared with medical surgical masks, relatively speaking, disposable medical masks for virus protection is weaker, for influenza, respiratory and other disease transmission protection is also weaker.