Evaluation of the swab sampling method to recover viruses from fomites

•We tested the swab sampling method in surface samples.•Recovery efficiency for MNV-1 was significantly higher compared to PP7.•MNV-1 demonstrate to be a potential ICP for swab sampling method. The monitoring of virus contamination on fomites, especially at hospitals has been used for a more effecti...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of virological methods 2015-06, Vol.217, p.24-27
Hauptverfasser:	Ganime, A.C., Leite, J.P.G., de Abreu Corrêa, A., Melgaço, F.G., Carvalho-Costa, F.A., Miagostovich, M.P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bacteriophage PP7 Bacteriophages - isolation & purification Fomites Fomites - virology Internal control process MNV-1 Norovirus Norovirus - isolation & purification Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Reference Standards Swab Virology - methods Virology - standards
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