title: [A simple and rapid method to test the permeability of condoms to viruses].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Hygiène hospitalière, Faculté de Médecine, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Beytout
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chambon
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Laveran
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: De Champs
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Peigue-Lafeuille
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Socquet
mesh_terms: D010584:Bacteriophage phi X 174; D003275:Contraceptive Devices, Male / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010539:Permeability; D011786:Quality Control; D013604:T-Phages
vernacular_title: Une méthode simple et rapide de contrôle de l'imperméabilité aux virus des préservatifs.