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Considerations for the Selection and Use of Disinfectants Against SARS-CoV-2 in a Health Care Setting.
- Source :
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Open Forum Infectious Diseases . Sep2020, Vol. 7 Issue 9, p1-4. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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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]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23288957
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Open Forum Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 146299117
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaa396