Virus matrix interference on assessment of virucidal activity of high-touch surfaces designed to prevent hospital-acquired infections

Abstract Objectives/purpose High-touch surfaces are a critical reservoir in the spread of nosocomial infections. Although disinfection and infection control protocols are well developed, they lack the ability to passively reduce the pathogenic load of high-touch surfaces. Copper and its alloys have...

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Main Authors: Sadru-Dean Walji, Mark R. Bruder, Marc G. Aucoin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-01001-x