Virucide
A virucide (pronounced /ˈvī-rə-ˌsīd/ and alternatively spelled viricide and viruscide[1]) is any physical or chemical agent that deactivates or destroys viruses.[2][3] This differs from an antiviral drug, which inhibits the proliferation of the virus. Virucides are usually labeled with instructions for safe, effective use. Virucides are not intended for use inside the body, and most are disinfectants that are not intended for use on the surface of the body.[4]
List of virucides
- Soap and water (for handwashing) [5]
- Isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, n-propanol[6]
- Bleach
- Cyanovirin-N
- EP 0978289 A1 with iodine
- Griffithsin
- Interferon
- Lysol
- NVC-422
- Scytovirin
- Urumin
- Virkon disinfectant-cleaner P.W.S. virucide (for veterinary use)
- Zonrox
- V-Bind Viricide (for Agricultural Use)
- Sodium hypochlorite (for Healthcare Use) (for veterinary use)[7]
- Nanomedicines based on liposomes[8]
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References
- Associated Press (30 May 2013). "Spelling Bee creates a buzz with vocabulary tests and alternate answers". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- "the definition of viricide". Reference.com. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- "the definition of virucide". Reference.com. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- US EPA, OCSPP (2020-03-13). "List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2". US EPA. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
- Yong, Ed (March 20, 2020). "Why the Coronavirus Has Been So Successful". The Atlantic. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- Boyce JM, Pittet D, Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force (October 2002). "Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings. Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America/Association for Professionals in Infection Control/Infectious Diseases Society of America" (PDF). MMWR. Recommendations and Reports. 51 (RR-16): 1–45, quiz CE1–4. PMID 12418624.
- Sauerbrei, A.; Wutzler, P. (2010-05-14). "Virucidal efficacy of povidone-iodine-containing disinfectants". Letters in Applied Microbiology: no–no. doi:10.1111/j.1472-765x.2010.02871.x. ISSN 0266-8254.
- "Tiny traps disguised as human cells snap up viruses in a new take on anti-viral therapy", MedCity News 2013-09-26
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