Virucidal efficacy of hypochlorous acid water for aqueous phase and atomization against SARS-CoV-2

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that emerged at the end of 2019. SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted through droplets, aerosols, and fomites. Disinfectants such as alcohol, quaternary ammonium salts, and chlorine-releasing agents, including hypochlorous acid, are used to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection. In the present study, we investigated the efficacy of ionless hypochlorous acid water (HOCl) in suspension and by spraying to inactivate SARS-CoV-2. The virucidal efficacy of HOCl solution in tests against SARS-CoV-2 was evaluated as 50% tissue culture infectious dose. Although the presence of organic compounds influenced the virucidal efficacy, HOCl treatment for 20 s was significantly effective to inactivate Wuhan and Delta strains in the suspension test. HOCl atomization for several hours significantly reduced the SARS-CoV-2 attached to plastic plates. These results indicate that HOCl solution with elimination containing NaCl and other ions may have high virucidal efficacy against SARS-CoV-2. This study provides important information about the virucidal efficacy and use of HOCl solution.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:22

Enthalten in:

Journal of water and health - 22(2024), 3 vom: 01. März, Seite 601-611

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kubo, Makoto [VerfasserIn]
Eda, Ryotaro [VerfasserIn]
Maehana, Shotaro [VerfasserIn]
Fuketa, Hiroshi [VerfasserIn]
Shinkai, Norihiro [VerfasserIn]
Kawamura, Naohisa [VerfasserIn]
Kitasato, Hidero [VerfasserIn]
Hanaki, Hideaki [VerfasserIn]

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059QF0KO0R
712K4CDC10
Atomization
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Disinfectants
Hypochlorous Acid
Hypochlorous acid water (HOCl)
Journal Article
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
Suspension test
Water

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Date Completed 03.04.2024

Date Revised 03.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.2166/wh.2024.348

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NLM370470826