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Chemical disinfectants of COVID-19: an overview.
Al-Sayah, Mohammad Hussein.
  • Al-Sayah MH; Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates E-mail: malsayah@aus.edu.
J Water Health ; 18(5): 843-848, 2020 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-890253
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The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to a broad use of chemical disinfectants in order to sterilize public spaces and prevent contamination. This paper surveys the chemicals that are effective in deactivating the virus and their mode of action. It presents the different chemical classes of disinfectants and identifies the chemical features of these compounds that pertain to their biocidal activity, relevant to surface/water disinfection.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Water Health Journal subject: Environmental Health Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Water Health Journal subject: Environmental Health Year: 2020 Document Type: Article