Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), a large class of chemicals that includes high
production volume substances, have been used for decades as antimicrobials …

Viral epidemics develop from the emergence of new variants of infectious viruses. The lack
of effective antiviral treatments for the new viral infections coupled with rapid community …

The COVID-19 pandemic has called for the increased use of disinfectants worldwide in
public facilities, transportation, hospitals, nursing homes, wastewater treatment facilities, and …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is currently a
global pandemic, and there are limited laboratory studies targeting pathogen resistance …

Hydrogen peroxide (aqueous solution of H2O2) is one of the most used reagents in medical
sterilization, environmental disinfection, food storage, and other fields. However, hydrogen …

Video Abstract OBJECTIVES Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks commonly occur in
congregate settings, including schools and childcare facilities. These outbreaks disrupt …

Eco-toxicity profiles for commonly used disinfectants were lacking. Available traditional
toxicity techniques have some limitations (assessments and ethical issues). Behaviour …

Background Despite a plethora of wipes available for use in health care facilities, there is a
paucity of articles describing wipe composition, potential interactions between wipes and …

We conducted a randomized trial of portable HEPA air cleaners with pre‐filters designed to
also reduce NH3 in non‐smoking homes of children age 6‐12 with asthma in Yakima Valley …

Children are uniquely vulnerable to toxicant exposures in their environment, which can have
long-lasting impacts on their health. Childcare providers are an important population to …