title: Inactivation of lymphadenopathy associated virus by chemical disinfectants.
abstract: Reverse transcriptase activity of lymphadenopathy associated virus was assayed after exposure to various standard chemical disinfectants. 25% ethanol or 1% glutaraldehyde should prove sufficient to disinfect medical instruments, and 0.2% sodium hypochlorite for cleaning floors and benches. 0.1% formalin is too slow to be recommended.
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000382:microbiology; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D017977:Deltaretrovirus / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000201:enzymology; D004202:Disinfectants; D000431:Ethanol; D005557:Formaldehyde; D005976:Glutaral; D006801:Humans; D011420:Propiolactone; D018894:Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors; D012972:Sodium Hydroxide; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000382:microbiology; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D018894:Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors; D005557:Formaldehyde; D000431:Ethanol; D012972:Sodium Hydroxide; D011420:Propiolactone; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite; D005976:Glutaral