title: Effectiveness of common healthcare disinfectants against H1N1 influenza virus on reusable elastomeric respirators.
abstract: This study evaluated the efficacy of 3 common hospital disinfectants to inactivate influenza virus on elastomeric respirators. Quaternary ammonium/isopropyl alcohol and bleach detergent wipes eliminated live virus, whereas 70% isopropyl alcohol alone was ineffective.
authors.affiliation: National Center for Occupational Health and Infection Control, Office of Public Health, Veterans Health Administration, Gainesville, Florida.
authors.forename: Shobha S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Subhash
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cavaiuolo
authors.forename: Lewis J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Radonovich
authors.forename: Aaron
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Eagan
authors.forename: Martin L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Sheldon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Martinello
mesh_terms: D004202:Disinfectants / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000592:standards; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D017743:Equipment Reuse; D006797:Housekeeping, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / Q000187:drug effects*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012134:Respiratory Protective Devices / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants