Evaluation of inactivation of bovine coronavirus by low-level radiofrequency irradiation

Inactivation of influenza A virus by radiofrequency (RF) energy exposure at levels near Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) safety thresholds has been reported. The authors hypothesized that this inactivation was through a structure-resonant energy transfer mechanism. If this hy...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2023-06, Vol.13 (1), p.9800-9800, Article 9800
Main Authors: Cantu, Jody C., Butterworth, Joseph W., Mylacraine, Kevin S., Ibey, Bennett L., Gamboa, Bryan M., Johnson, Leland R., Thomas, Robert J., Payne, Jason A., Roach, William P., Echchgadda, Ibtissam
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Language:English
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Cell culture
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Disease transmission
Energy transfer
Heat
Humanities and Social Sciences
Inactivation
Infectivity
Influenza
Influenza A
Irradiation
Laboratories
multidisciplinary
Neutralization
Penicillin
Public spaces
Radiation
Radio frequency
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Temperature
Viruses
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Summary:Inactivation of influenza A virus by radiofrequency (RF) energy exposure at levels near Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) safety thresholds has been reported. The authors hypothesized that this inactivation was through a structure-resonant energy transfer mechanism. If this hypothesis is confirmed, such a technology could be used to prevent transmission of virus in occupied public spaces where RF irradiation of surfaces could be performed at scale. The present study aims to both replicate and expand the previous work by investigating the neutralization of bovine coronavirus (BCoV), a surrogate of SARS-CoV-2, by RF radiation in 6–12 GHz range. Results showed an appreciable reduction in BCoV infectivity (up to 77%) due to RF exposure to certain frequencies, but failed to generate enough reduction to be considered clinically significant.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-023-36887-7