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Can someone link to a study that shows this is the case for virusses also? The example listed in the article, Staphylococcus Aureus, is a species of bacteria.
by elsjaako 6y ago
Can someone link to a study that shows this is the case for virusses also?
The example listed in the article, Staphylococcus Aureus, is a species of bacteria.
Last time I had this discussion they linked to a study that said that for viruses, higher concentrations are better.
(Epidemiologic Background of Hand Hygiene and Evaluation of the Most Important Agents for Scrubs and Rubs
Günter Kampf and Axel Kramer)
- giarc 6y agoLikely depends on the type of virus. There are two types, enveloped and non enveloped. The enveloped would likely act similar to bacteria whereas the non-enveloped would likely suffer more from higher concentrations of alcohol.
- EForEndeavour 6y agoAnd the coronavirus is enveloped. https://theconversation.com/vodka-wont-protect-you-from-coronavirus-and-4-other-things-to-know-about-hand-sanitizer-133593 https://theconversation.com/vodka-wont-protect-you-from-coro...
- draugadrotten 6y agoand soap is both sufficient and great at destroying the coronavirus. https://www.engineering.com/DesignerEdge/DesignerEdgeArticles/ArticleID/20146/A-History-of-ViolenceHow-Soap-Attacks-a-Coronavirus.aspx https://www.engineering.com/DesignerEdge/DesignerEdgeArticle...
- elsjaako 6y agoDo you happen to know of any peer-reviewed sources stating this? Up to now I've not been able to find any.