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Effectiveness of Common Healthcare Disinfectants against H1N1 Influenza Virus on Reusable Elastomeric Respirators

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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Jul;35(7):894-897. Epub 2014 May 15.
Effectiveness of Common Healthcare Disinfectants against H1N1 Influenza Virus on Reusable Elastomeric Respirators.
Subhash SS1, Cavaiuolo M, Radonovich LJ Jr, Eagan A, Lee ML, Campbell S, Martinello RA.
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Abstract

This study evaluated the efficacy of 3 common hospital disinfectants to inactivate influenza virus on elastomeric respirators. Quaternary ammonium/isopropyl alcohol and bleach detergent wipes eliminated live virus, whereas 70% isopropyl alcohol alone was ineffective.

PMID:
24915224
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24915224
 
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