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Efficient Inactivation of Monkeypox Virus by World Health Organization‒Recommended Hand Rub Formulations and Alcohols.

Authors :
Meister TL
Tao R
Brüggemann Y
Todt D
Steinmann J
Timm J
Drexler I
Steinmann E
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2023 Jan; Vol. 29 (1), pp. 189-192. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Nov 17.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Increasing nonzoonotic human monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections urge reevaluation of inactivation strategies. We demonstrate efficient inactivation of MPXV by 2 World Health Organization‒recommended alcohol-based hand rub solutions. When compared with other (re)emerging enveloped viruses, MPXV displayed the greatest stability. Our results support rigorous adherence to use of alcohol-based disinfectants.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
29
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36394568
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2901.221429