| Literature DB >> 1206108 |
K Grossgebauer, G Spicher, J Peters, E Kuwert, H D Pohle, H Kerner.
Abstract
The usually recommended terminal disinfection by formaldehyde vapor is unable to completely inactivate vaccinia viruses embedded in scabs. In view of our results, we recommend doubling the concentration of formaldehyde (10 g of formaldehyde per m3 of space) and prolonging the time of exposure to 24 h for terminal disinfection in the case of smallpox. Subsequent disinfection by scrubbing assumes special importance, since no complete inactivation of the scabs occurs.Entities:
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Year: 1975 PMID： 1206108 PMCID： PMC275213 DOI： 10.1128/jcm.2.6.516-519.1975
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN： 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948