Efficacy of an Automated Multiple Emitter Whole-Room Ultraviolet-C Disinfection System Against Coronaviruses MHV and MERS-CoV

Efficient and automated methods of disinfecting surfaces contaminated with the Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) may prevent the spread of the virus. Here we report the efficacy and use of an automated triple-emitter whole room UV-C disinfection system to inactivate mouse he...

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Published in:Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 2016-05, Vol.37 (5), p.598-599
Main Authors: Bedell, Kurt, Buchaklian, Adam H., Perlman, Stanley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Automation
Chlorocebus aethiops
Concise Communications
Coronaviruses
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Disease transmission
Disinfection
Disinfection - methods
Epidemics
HeLa Cells
Humans
Laboratories
Middle East respiratory syndrome
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus - radiation effects
Murine hepatitis virus - radiation effects
Nursing
Ultraviolet Therapy - instrumentation
Vero Cells
Viruses
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Summary:Efficient and automated methods of disinfecting surfaces contaminated with the Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) may prevent the spread of the virus. Here we report the efficacy and use of an automated triple-emitter whole room UV-C disinfection system to inactivate mouse hepatitis virus, strain A59 (MHV-A59) and MERS-CoV viruses on surfaces with a >5 log10 reduction. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016;37:598–599
ISSN:0899-823X
1559-6834
DOI:10.1017/ice.2015.348