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Title: Inactivation of human and simian rotaviruses by ozone

Journal Article · · Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5714984

The inactivation of simian rotavirus Sa-11 and human rotavirus type 2 (Wa) by ozone was compared at 4/sup 0/C by using single-particle virus stocks. Although the human strain was clearly more sensitive, both virus types were rapidly inactivated by ozone concentrations of 0.25 mg/liter or greater at all pH levels tested. Comparison of the virucidal activity of ozone with that of chlorine in identical experiments indicated little significant difference in rotavirus-inactivating efficiencies when the disinfectants were used at concentrations of 0.25 mg/liter or greater.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
OSTI ID:
5714984
Journal Information:
Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States), Vol. 53:9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English