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Percivalle E, Clerici M, Cassaniti I, Vecchio Nepita E, Marchese P, Olivati D, Catelli C, Berri A, Baldanti F, Marone P, Bruno R, Triarico A, Lago P. SARS-CoV-2 viability on different surfaces after gaseous ozone treatment: a preliminary evaluation. J Hosp Infect 2021; 110:33-36. [PMID: 33516798 PMCID: PMC7842195 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
COVID-19 is a global health threat with a huge number of confirmed cases and deaths all over the world. Human-to-human transmission via respiratory droplets and contact with aerosol-infected surfaces are the major routes of virus spread. Because SARS-CoV-2 can remain in the air and on surfaces from several hours to several days, disinfection of frequently touched surfaces and critical rooms, in addition to observing individual hygiene tips, is required to reduce the virus spreading. Here we report on an investigation into the use of gaseous ozone as a potentially effective sanitizing method against the new coronavirus.
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Affiliation(s)
- E Percivalle
- Molecular Virology Unit, Microbiology and Virology Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
| | - M Clerici
- P.C. di Pompeo Catelli SRL, Uggiate Trevano, Como, Italy.
| | - I Cassaniti
- Molecular Virology Unit, Microbiology and Virology Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
| | - E Vecchio Nepita
- Molecular Virology Unit, Microbiology and Virology Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
| | - P Marchese
- Safety Bio Life SRL, Albuzzano, Pavia, Italy
| | - D Olivati
- Safety Bio Life SRL, Albuzzano, Pavia, Italy
| | - C Catelli
- P.C. di Pompeo Catelli SRL, Uggiate Trevano, Como, Italy
| | - A Berri
- Safety Bio Life SRL, Albuzzano, Pavia, Italy
| | - F Baldanti
- Molecular Virology Unit, Microbiology and Virology Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
| | - P Marone
- Molecular Virology Unit, Microbiology and Virology Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
| | - R Bruno
- Infection Diseases Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
| | - A Triarico
- Medical Direction, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
| | - P Lago
- Clinical Engineering Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, ITALY; Industrial and Information Engineering Department, University of Pavia, Pavia, ITALY
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