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1Centre national d'études vétérinaires et alimentaires, La Haute-Marche, Javène, Fougères, France.
Abstract:
The virucidal activity of 8 disinfectants was analyzed towards 3 groups of viruses responsible for diseases in animals (pneumovirus, coronavirus, parvovirus). Whether organic matter is present or not, parvoviruses are the most resistant, since concentrations of disinfectants 20-500 times higher than those inactivating coronaviruses and pneumoviruses must used. When organic matters are present the activity of disinfectant is considerably reduced. Among the products tested, 0.8% soda and sodium hypochlorite with 1 degree chlorometric were the most active.
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