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- Proper disinfection is crucial for controlling COVID-19, but there's limited guidance on effective surface disinfectants for the virus.
- The study involved characterizing over 350 disinfectant products from the EPA List N, focusing on aspects like pH, delivery method, and availability.
- A set of streamlined guidelines was created to help quickly assess and choose the best disinfectants based on practicality, efficacy, safety, and cost during the pandemic.
Article Abstract
Proper disinfection using adequate disinfecting agents will be necessary for infection control strategies against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, limited guidance exists on effective surface disinfectants or best practices for their use against severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2. We outlined a process of fully characterizing over 350 products on the Environmental Protection Agency List N, including pH, method of delivery, indication for equipment sterilization, and purchase availability. We then developed a streamlined set of guidelines to help rapidly evaluate and select suitable disinfectants from List N, including practicality, efficacy, safety, and cost/availability. This resource guides the evaluation of ideal disinfectants amidst practical considerations posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7499694 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaa396 | DOI Listing |
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