Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation is effective against SARS-CoV-2 in contaminated makeup powder and lipstick

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation is effective against SARS-CoV-2 in contaminated makeup powder and lipstick

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is mainly transmitted by airborne droplets generated by infected individuals. Since this and many other pathogens are able to remain viable on inert surfaces for extended periods of time, contaminated surfaces play an important role in SAR...

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Main Authors: Karina Bispo-dos-Santos, Priscilla P. Barbosa, Fabiana Granja, Matheus Cavalheiro Martini, Camila Flavia Schettino Oliveira, Desiree Cigaran Schuck, Carla Abdo Brohem, Clarice Weis Arns, Sylvio Jorge Hares Junior, Caetano Padial Sabino, Jose Luiz Proenca-Modena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2 inactivation
Cosmetic contamination
UVGI
High-touch surfaces
fomite infection
UVC
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666469021000579

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