Abstract
This study evaluated the efficacy of 3 common hospital disinfectants to inactivate influenza virus on elastomeric respirators. Quaternary ammonium/isopropyl alcohol and bleach detergent wipes eliminated live virus, whereas 70% isopropyl alcohol alone was ineffective.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 894-897 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Infection control and hospital epidemiology |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases