Facing Ubiquitous Viruses: When Hand Washing Is Not Enough

Alonso, Wladimir J.; Nascimento, Francielle C.; Shapiro, Joseph I.; Schuck‐Paim, Cynthia

doi:10.1093/cid/cis961

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“…Transmission through contaminated hands share a major contribution to the spreadability of CoVID-19 infection. A report analyzed that people in the metro politician city touched their faces and common objects with an average time interval of 3.6 and 3.3 times per hour respectively (67). The use of nitrile gloves is preferred over latex gloves because they resist some chemicals, including certain disinfectants such as chlorine.…”

Section: Face Mask/respiratorsmentioning

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A Review of Current Interventions for COVID-19 Prevention

Pradhan

Biswasroy

Naik

et al. 2020

Archives of Medical Research

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The recent outbreak of CoVID-19 is declared as a global public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). A fresh figure of 2268011 positive cases and 155185 death records (till April 18 th 2020) across the worldwide signify the severity of this viral infection. CoVID-19 infection is a pandemic, surface to surface communicable disease with a case fatality rate of 3.4% as estimated by WHO up to March 3 rd 2020. Unfortunately, the current unavailability of an effective antiviral drug and approved vaccine, worsen the situation more critical. Implementation of an effective preventive measure is the only option left to counteract CoVID-19. Further, a retrospective analysis provides evidence that contemplates the decisive role of preventive measures in controlling severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003. A statistical surveillance report of WHO reflects, maintaining a coherent infection, prevention and control guideline resulted in a 30% reduction in healthcare-associated infections. The effectiveness of preventive measures completely relies on the strength of surface disinfectants, the composition of hand sanitizer, appropriate material for the manufacture of personal protective equipment (PPE). This review enlightens the various preventive measures such as a suitable selection of surface disinfectants, appropriate hand sanitization, and empowering the PPE that could be a potential intervention to fight against CoVID-19.

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Section: Face Mask/respiratorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Current Interventions for COVID-19 Prevention

Pradhan

Biswasroy

Naik

et al. 2020

Archives of Medical Research

294

229

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“…B. in der U-Bahn), dass ca. 3 -4 × pro Stunde zunächst irgendwelche Oberflächen und anschließend die Schleimhäute im Gesicht berührt wurden [25]. Die Gelegenheit für eine Kontamination der Hände war demnach viel häufiger, als die Möglichkeit zum Händewaschen im realen Leben überhaupt gegeben ist.…”

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Mund-Nasen-Schutz in der Öffentlichkeit: Keine Hinweise für eine Wirksamkeit

Kappstein¹

2020

Krankenhaushygiene up2date

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“…Some of the different types of hot spots are shown in Table 8.2. Of some interest for the transmission of microbes transmitted by indirect contact, the research cited a study that observed people on a metro system touching their faces an average of 3.6 times per hour and common objects an average of 3.3 times per hour (Alonzo et al, 2013). By their behavior, passengers readily provide the means of transferring microbes from a surface to the skin and to mucous membranes in the nasal passage.…”

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Facing Ubiquitous Viruses: When Hand Washing Is Not Enough

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A Review of Current Interventions for COVID-19 Prevention

A Review of Current Interventions for COVID-19 Prevention

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