Aerosolization of infectious virus by excimer laser.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 123(3): 297-302, 1997 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-9063238
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To determine the potential for aerosolization of infectious virus present within the tear film during excimer laser photoablation of the cornea.METHODS:
Cell monolayers infected with herpes simplex virus or adenovirus, simulating virus-infected corneas, were ablated with the 193-nm excimer laser. Adjacent dishes containing noninfected cell monolayers were subsequently assayed for viral infection.RESULTS:
Viral spread to sentinel dishes occurred with both herpes simplex and adenovirus. The titer of virus present in the infected cell monolayers influenced the likelihood of spread to adjacent dishes. The presence of a vacuum aspiration system appeared to influence the direction of virus spread, with dishes located in the direction of the vacuum most likely to contain virus.CONCLUSIONS:
The potential for aerosolization of infectious virus exists with photoablation using a large-diameter excimer laser beam. Our experimental design, however, does not prove that spread of infectious virus is likely to occur in the clinical setting. Appropriate measures should be taken to reduce the possibility of the spread of virus from the patient to the surgeon, other medical staff, or other patients.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por Adenovirus Humanos
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Adenovírus Humanos
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Herpesvirus Humano 1
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Ceratectomia Fotorrefrativa
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Microbiologia do Ar
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Herpes Simples
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos