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Evaluating the Effects of Air Disinfectants in Decontamination of Covid-19 Aerosols Publisher



Dehghani S1, 2 ; Seyedalinaghi S2 ; Karimi A1 ; Afroughi F3, 4 ; Abshenas S5 ; Azad K4 ; Tantuoyir MM1, 6 ; Mohammadi P1 ; Ghavam SM2 ; Mojdeganlou H7 ; Dadras O2, 8 ; Nazarian N4 ; Vahedi F1 ; Barzegary A4 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Dehghani S1, 2
  2. Seyedalinaghi S2
  3. Karimi A1
  4. Afroughi F3, 4
  5. Abshenas S5
  6. Azad K4
  7. Tantuoyir MM1, 6
  8. Mohammadi P1
  9. Ghavam SM2
  10. Mojdeganlou H7
  11. Dadras O2, 8
  12. Nazarian N4
  13. Vahedi F1
  14. Barzegary A4
  15. Mehraeen E9

Source: Health Science Reports Published:2023


Abstract

Introduction: Airborne transmission is the most crucial mode of COVID-19 transmission. Therefore, disinfecting the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) aerosols float can have important implications in limiting COVID-19 transmission. Herein, we aimed to review the studies that utilized various disinfectants to decontaminate and inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 aerosols. Methods: This study was a review that studied related articles published between December 1, 2019 and August 23, 2022. We searched the online databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, on August 23, 2021. The studies were downloaded into the EndNote software, duplicates were removed, and then the studies were screened based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria. The screening process involved two steps; first, the studies were screened based on their title and abstract and then their full texts. The included studies were used for the qualitative analysis. Results: From 664 retrieved records, only 31 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final qualitative analysis. Various materials like Ozone, H2O2, alcohol, and TiO2 and methods like heating and using Ultraviolet were described in these studies to disinfect places contaminated by COVID-19. It appeared that the efficacy of these disinfectants varies considerably depending on the situation, time, and ultimately their mode of application. Conclusion: Following reliable protocols in combination with the proper selection of disinfectant agents for each purpose would serve to achieve desired elimination of the SARS-CoV-2 transmission. © 2023 The Authors. Health Science Reports published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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