Comparative efficacy evaluation of disinfectants against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disinfection is one of the most effective ways to block the rapid transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Due to the prolonged coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, disinfectants have become crucial to prevent person-to-person transmission and decontaminate hands, clothes, facilities and equipment. However, there is a lack of accurate information on the virucidal activity of commercial disinfectants.

Aim

To evaluate the virucidal efficacy of 72 commercially available disinfectants constituting 16 types of ingredients against SARS-CoV-2.

Methods

SARS-CoV-2 was tested with various concentrations of disinfectants at indicated exposure time points as recommended by the manufacturers. The 50% tissue culture infectiou

SUBMITTER: Lee GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9639569 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature