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Inactivation of Influenza A Virus on Copper versus Stainless Steel Surfaces

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Influenza A virus particles (2 x 10(6)) were inoculated onto copper or stainless steel and incubated at 22 degrees C at 50 to 60% relative humidity. Infectivity of survivors was determined by utilizing a defined monolayer with fluorescent microscopy analysis. After incubation for 24 h on stainless steel, 500,000 virus particles were still infectious. After incubation for 6 h on copper, only 500 particles were active.

Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/aem.01139-06

Authors: J. O. Noyce, H. Michels, C. W. Keevil

Institutions: University of Southampton, Copper Development Association

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control and Ventilation

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2124554568

FWCI: 8.092

Cites: 15

Cited by: 312

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