Table 3.
Mean qRT-PCR results (estimated TCID50/ml) for the disinfectants tested against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in cell culture medium applied to pitted aluminum coupons.
| Mean Ct value | Mean QRT-PCR results (estimated TCID50/ml) | |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidizing agent (0.5%) | 26.27 | 28 |
| Hypochlorite (2.06%) | 24.29 | 1.10 × 102 |
| Negative control | Negative | 0 |
| Positive controla | 14.46 | 1.27 × 104 |
a
Infectious PEDV was detected in the positive control samples but viable PEDV was not found in any of the disinfectant treated or negative control samples when tested with virus isolation and swine bioassay.