Abstract
Mycoplasmas are totally inactivated by a 20-min treatment with 1% phenethyl alcohol, whereas suspensions of enveloped viruses resist the same treatment. This treatment has proved successful in eliminating mycoplasma contamination of a virus suspension.
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