[A simple and rapid method to test the permeability of condoms to viruses].
phi x 174 and T7 coliphages can be used to find out if condoms are virus-proof. Protection against hepatitis B virus or papillomavirus contamination is not assured when T7, a 65 nm broad virus, leaks through the condom. The simple test can be used to establish a quality control norm for condoms.
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Service d'Hygiène hospitalière, Faculté de Médecine, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex.
Chambon
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Laveran
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De Champs
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Peigue-Lafeuille
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Socquet
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D010584:Bacteriophage phi X 174; D003275:Contraceptive Devices, Male / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010539:Permeability; D011786:Quality Control; D013604:T-Phages
Une méthode simple et rapide de contrôle de l'imperméabilité aux virus des préservatifs.