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Continuously Active Antimicrobial Coating Remains Effective After Multiple Contamination Events

Ikner, L. A.; Beck, V.; Gundy, P. M.; Gerba, C. P.

2020-09-09 infectious diseases
10.1101/2020.09.07.20188607 medRxiv
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Liquid-based disinfection of environmental surfaces is a momentary intervention while the recontamination of these surfaces is continuous. In between disinfection cycles, contaminated surfaces remain a potential source of infection. The use of continuously active antimicrobial surface coatings would reduce the risk of transmission between routine cleaning and liquid disinfection events by serving as an "always-on" approach to reduce pathogen burden. We have recently reported on a surface coating having antiviral properties. Here, the spectrum of activity was broadened assessment efficacy of the coating to withstand multiple contamination events against viruses and pathogenic bacteria.

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