Methods to disinfect and decontaminate SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review of in vitro studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cleaning is a major control component for outbreaks of infection. However, for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there is limited specific guidance regarding the proper disinfection methods that should be used.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of the literature on cleaning, disinfection or decontamination methods in the prevention of SARS-CoV-2.

Results

A total of 27 studies were included, reporting a variety of methods with which the effectiveness of interventions were assessed. Virus was inoculated onto different types of material including masks, nasopharyngeal swabs, serum, laboratory plates and simulated saliva, tears or nasal fluid and then interventions were applied in an attempt to eliminate the virus including chemical, ultraviolet (UV) light irradi

SUBMITTER: Kwok CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7970236 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature