Objectives
We evaluated the effectiveness and safety of a disinfectant newly developed by our laboratories for use against influenza
viruses.
Methods
The effectiveness of our new disinfectant against avian, swine and human influenza viruses was tested in ovo. The acute toxicity
of this disinfectant to two different cultured cell lines was investigated.
Results
This new disinfectant showed very strong anti-influenza viral activity in the in ovo tests. All of the influenza viruses tested
were inactivated very quickly. Following exposure to the disinfectant, the infectivity of all viral strains tested had been
eliminated within ≤10 min. The infectant showed a weak acute toxicity in vitro.
Conclusion
This new disinfectant is expected to be useful for preventing viral infection during a new influenza pandemic.
Keywords Avian influenza virus - Human influenza virus - New disinfectant - Strong activity - Swine influenza virus