The potential virucidal effects of UV-C irradiation on SARS-CoV-2 were experimentally evaluated for different illumination doses and virus concentrations (1000, 5, 0.05 MOI). At a virus density comparable to that observed in SARS-CoV-2 infection, an UV-C dose of just 3.7mJ/cm2 was sufficient to achieve a more than 3-log inactivation without any sign of viral replication. Moreover, a complete inactivation at all viral concentrations was observed with 16.9mJ/cm2. These results could explain the epidemiological trends of COVID-19 and are important for the development of novel sterilizing methods to contain SARS-CoV-2 infection.
UV-C irradiation is highly effective in inactivating SARS-CoV-2 replication / M. Biasin, A. Bianco, G. Pareschi, A. Cavalleri, C. Cavatorta, C. Fenizia, P. Galli, L. Lessio, M. Lualdi, E. Tombetti, A. Ambrosi, E.M.A. Redaelli, I. Saulle, D. Trabattoni, A. Zanutta, M. Clerici. - In: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. - ISSN 2045-2322. - 11:1(2021 Dec).
Titolo: | UV-C irradiation is highly effective in inactivating SARS-CoV-2 replication | |
Autori: | BIASIN, MARA (Primo) BIANCO, ANDREA (Secondo) CLERICI, MARIO SALVATORE (Ultimo) (Corresponding) | |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore BIO/13 - Biologia Applicata Settore MED/04 - Patologia Generale | |
Data di pubblicazione: | dic-2021 | |
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Tipologia: | Article (author) | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85425-w | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |
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