Inactivation of 2009 Pandemic Human Influenza A Virus H1N1 by Photocatalyst Under UV Irradiation
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
;
: 83-85, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-165301
ABSTRACT
A large-scale pandemic by human influenza virus H1N1 in 2009 caused severe health, social, and economic impacts. In this study, a photocatalyst technology based on TiO2, was evaluated for inactivation of a human influenza virus H1N1 isolated from a patient. The virus titer was reduced by 103.16-fold within 24 h and more than 104.31-fold inactivation within 48 h and 72 h. These results suggest that the tested photocatalyst technology based on TiO2 can be used for reduction of influenza A virus adherence to other surfaces with Hizen-s inside diverse buildings, enabling effective control of its indirect contact infection. The photocatalyst is expected also to reduce level of the aerosol transmission of the virus.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Influenza A virus
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Viruses
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Viral Load
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Influenza, Human
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Pandemics
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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