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Sporadic Legionnaires’ disease in commercial truck drivers could be attributed to vehicle windshield wiper fluid

A new study examines two cases of Legionnaires’ disease diagnosed via urine antigen test that were reported and linked to windshield wiper fluid contaminated with Legionella spp.

10 Mar 2022

Utilizing UV direct irradiation to combat airborne pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2

Researchers describe a method to safely sanitize an occupied room using ultraviolet (UV)-C radiation.

8 Mar 2022

Rapid evidence summary on SARS-CoV-2 surface survival and efficacy of ozone machines against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers of WC19EC conducted a rapid systematic literature review to assess the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 disinfection methods, including the ozone devices, in schools.

25 Feb 2022

Effluent, sludge and biosolids pose potential risk of COVID-19 for farmers and wastewater workers

In a recent peer-reviewed study, posted to the journal Geoscience Frontiers, researchers conducted a systematic meta-analysis on several studies that assessed the viral RNA load of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in effluents, sludge, and biosolids, and found that the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA is highest in sludge, followed by biosolids and effluent respectively.

25 Feb 2022

Photoinactivating effect of visible light on viruses

The current literature study focused on visible light inactivation investigations of viruses.

23 Feb 2022

First cases of co-infection with Delta and Omicron identified during local co-circulation of both SARS-CoV-2 lineages

Researchers revealed the co-infection of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants in two epidemiologically unrelated patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and requiring hemodialysis

17 Feb 2022

Innovative coating kills SARS-CoV-2 and E. coli

Researchers develop a low-cost, non-toxic, and scalable antimicrobial polymer that can be functionalized on diverse fabrics.

16 Feb 2022

Hepatitis E virus can resist most common hand disinfectants, research shows

In Germany and Europe, HEV has its natural reservoir in pigs. The infection can spread from animals to humans, which is called a zoonosis.

1 Feb 2022

RUDN University dentist implements new approach to treating inflammation of periodontal tissues

A dentist from RUDN University implemented a new approach to treating of inflammation of tissues around dental root and root canal.

22 Jan 2022

Omicron found to have higher environmental stability among SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study compared the SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan strain and all the variants of concern (VOCs) - Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron variants for their survivability and infectivity.

21 Jan 2022

Study evaluates socio-economic burden imposed on Chinese healthcare system during COVID

In a recent study published in the journal Public Health, a research team from China has evaluated and presented the economic burden of public healthcare and hospitalization associated with COVID-19 in China.

20 Jan 2022

Virucidal effect of UV and violet light on SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, a team of researchers analyzed the effect of ultraviolet (UV) and violet light of different wavelengths on the virulence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

20 Jan 2022

Gaseous ozone is effective for SARS-CoV-2 disinfection

In their recent study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, researchers from the United Kingdom have found that ozone as a disinfectant is effective for the inactivation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in liquid cell culture media as well as adhered on surfaces.

18 Jan 2022

Transmission of Omicron in a quarantine hotel between two vaccinated individuals across a corridor

A recent study has reported a community outbreak of imported SARS-CoV-2 Beta variant, owing to intra-hotel transmission in a DQH.

17 Jan 2022

N95 respirators can be safely re-used up to 25 times after VHP decontamination

N95 respirators are commonly used in hospitals worldwide to protect healthcare personnel from infectious pathogens. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare facilities have experienced shortages of the respirators, forcing personnel to re-use them or resort to less protective masking alternatives.

7 Jan 2022

Disinfection News and Research

Sporadic Legionnaires’ disease in commercial truck drivers could be attributed to vehicle windshield wiper fluid

Utilizing UV direct irradiation to combat airborne pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2

Rapid evidence summary on SARS-CoV-2 surface survival and efficacy of ozone machines against SARS-CoV-2

Effluent, sludge and biosolids pose potential risk of COVID-19 for farmers and wastewater workers

Photoinactivating effect of visible light on viruses

First cases of co-infection with Delta and Omicron identified during local co-circulation of both SARS-CoV-2 lineages

Innovative coating kills SARS-CoV-2 and E. coli

Hepatitis E virus can resist most common hand disinfectants, research shows

RUDN University dentist implements new approach to treating inflammation of periodontal tissues

Omicron found to have higher environmental stability among SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study evaluates socio-economic burden imposed on Chinese healthcare system during COVID

Virucidal effect of UV and violet light on SARS-CoV-2

Gaseous ozone is effective for SARS-CoV-2 disinfection

Transmission of Omicron in a quarantine hotel between two vaccinated individuals across a corridor

N95 respirators can be safely re-used up to 25 times after VHP decontamination

Effectiveness of inactivating SARS-CoV-2 by spraying disinfectant in the form of Dry Fog

Impact of ultraviolet disinfection on nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious diseases

Efficacy of UVC light prototype devices for inactivating SARS-CoV-2

How effective are mask-wearing and social distancing in UK universities?

Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 infection risks among essential food workers

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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