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Inactivation of lymphadenopathy associated virus by chemical disinfectants.

Authors :
Spire B
Barré-Sinoussi F
Montagnier L
Chermann JC
Source :
Lancet (London, England) [Lancet] 1984 Oct 20; Vol. 2 (8408), pp. 899-901.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

Reverse transcriptase activity of lymphadenopathy associated virus was assayed after exposure to various standard chemical disinfectants. 25% ethanol or 1% glutaraldehyde should prove sufficient to disinfect medical instruments, and 0.2% sodium hypochlorite for cleaning floors and benches. 0.1% formalin is too slow to be recommended.

Subjects

Subjects :
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome microbiology
Cells, Cultured
Deltaretrovirus enzymology
Ethanol
Formaldehyde
Glutaral
Humans
Propiolactone
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite
T-Lymphocytes microbiology
Time Factors
Deltaretrovirus drug effects
Disinfectants

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0140-6736
Volume :
2
Issue :
8408
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Lancet (London, England)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6207400
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(84)90657-3
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