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Persistence of SARS-CoV-2 and its surrogate, bacteriophage Phi6, on surfaces and in water
30 Oct 2023
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ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic spurred research on the persistence of infectious SARS-CoV-2 and its surrogates, including bacteriophage Phi6, in environmental reservoirs. Despite the wide use of Phi6, side-by-side comparisons between Phi6 and SARS-CoV-2 are limited. Here, we quantified the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 and Phi6 on surfaces (PVC plastic and stainless steel), using an initial inoculum of 10 3 plaque...
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