1. Considerations for the Selection and Use of Disinfectants Against SARS-CoV-2 in a Health Care Setting.
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Tyan, Kevin, Levin, Adriane, Avalos-Pacheco, Alejandra, Plana, Deborah, Rand, Eleanor A, Yang, Helen, Maliszewski, Laura E, Chylek, Lily A, Atta, Lyla, Tye, Mark A, Carmack, Mary M, Oglesby, N Synclaire, Burgin, Susan, Yu, Sherry H, LeBoeuf, Nicole R, and Kemp, Jacqueline M
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COVID-19 , *SARS-CoV-2 , *DISINFECTION & disinfectants , *COVID-19 pandemic , *INFECTION control - 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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