"Adenovirus Type 5" Test in Biocidal Products
Adenoviruses; They are medium-sized, non-enveloped viruses. Adenoviruses cause upper respiratory tract diseases in the elderly and children. There are nearly 100 adenovirus serotypes. Of these serotypes, Adenovirus Type 5 is the most common.Likewise, one of the virucidal activity tests performed in the licensing of biocidal products such as disinfectants is the "Adenovirus Type 5 Test". With this test, the biological activity of the biocidal product on Adenovirus type 5 can be determined and a comment can be made on the product.
Adenovirus Type 5 causes gastroenteritis, eye diseases, respiratory diseases. Precautions such as frequent hand washing, using hand sanitizer, and using virucidal products can be taken for protection. Adenoviruses are viruses that can be transmitted by direct contact, fecal route, oral route, droplet and can maintain their viability for a long time.
