AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 38, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , February 2010

Virucidal efficacy of disinfectant actives against feline calicivirus, a surrogate for norovirus, in a short contact time

  • Kelly Whitehead, BS
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  • Karen A. McCue, BS, MS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Karen A. McCue, BS, MS, Reckitt Benckiser Inc., Center of Innovation, One Philips Parkway, Montvale, NJ 07645.

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 Supported by Reckitt Benckiser Inc., Research and Development.

 Conflicts of interest: Both authors are employees of Reckitt Benckiser.

PII: S0196-6553(09)00597-5

doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2009.03.015

AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 38, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , February 2010

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