Introduction Recent virus epidemics and rising antibiotic resistance highlight the importance
of hygiene measures to prevent and control outbreaks. We investigated the in vitro …

Introduction Since the first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-
CoV) infection was reported in 2012, the virus has infected more than 1300 individuals in 26 …

In late 2019 a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 causing Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19) appeared in Wuhan China, and on 11th March 2020 the World Health Organisation …

Objective: Encouragement of gargling is important for the control of opportunistic and
community-acquired infections. In hospitals, a povidone-iodine (PVP-I) gargle is used …

Methods Suspension assays were used to assess the virucidal activity of PVP-I against
SARS-CoV-2. Products were tested at a contact time of 30 s for virucidal activity. Viral titres …

Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the
pathogen responsible for the global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

A review of nasal sprays and gargles with antiviral properties suggests that a number of
commonly used antiseptics including povidone-iodine, Listerine®, iota-carrageenan and …

Introduction Standard in vitro and in vivo tests help demonstrate efficacy of hand hygiene
products; however, there is no standard in vivo test method for viruses. We investigated the …

The surge of patients in the pandemic of COVID‐19 caused by the novel coronavirus SARS‐
CoV‐2 may overwhelm the medical systems of many countries. Mask‐wearing and …

Aims To better inform medical practitioners on the role of antiseptics in oropharyngeal health
and disease, this article focuses on povidone‐iodine (PVP‐I), an established and widely …