Evaluation of the inactivation effect of Triton X-100 on Ebola virus infectivity

The recent Ebola virus Disease (EVD) outbreak occurred in West Africa was the largest reported since the virus was discovered. As the initial presentation of disease is non-specific, laboratory tests play an essential role to discriminate it from more common diseases such as malaria and typhoid fever. EVD is transmitted by direct contact with blood, secretions, organs, and other body fluids and airborne route has not been proved [1]. Clinical specimens from EVD patients may present a serious biohazard to laboratory workers and precautionary measures must be taken in order to reduce or eliminate the potential risk of accidental infection without affecting clinical decisions.

Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - November 21, 2016 Category: Virology Authors: Francesca Colavita, Serena Quartu, Eleonora Lalle, Licia Bordi, Daniele Lapa, Silvia Meschi, Antonella Vulcano, Antonietta Toffoletti, Eugenio Bordi, Maria Grazia Paglia, Antonino Di Caro, Giuseppe Ippolito, Maria Rosaria Capobianchi, Concetta Castilletti Tags: Short communication Source Type: research