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. 1978 Jun;35(6):1219–1220. doi: 10.1128/aem.35.6.1219-1220.1978

Antiviral effect of commercial juices and beverages.

J Konowalchuk, J I Speirs
PMCID: PMC243010  PMID: 209736

Abstract

Nineteen commercial juices or beverages were tested for inactivation of poliovirus type 1. Grape and apple juices and tea were particularly antiviral. Although antiviral in aqueous solution, ascorbic acid was ineffective after addition to juices.

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