Table 1.
Virucidal activity of PVP-I gargle/mouthwash against SARS-CoV-2 (data are presented as log10 reduction in viral titres with respect to control)
PVP-I concentration | Log10 reduction in viral titres | |||||
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Clean conditions* | Dirty conditions** | |||||
15 secs | 30 secs | 60 secs | 15 secs | 30 secs | 60 secs | |
Undiluted | >5.00 | >5.00 | >5.00 | >5.00 | >5.00 | >5.00 |
1:2 dilution | >4.00 | >5.00 | >5.00 | >4.00 | >5.00 | >5.00 |
Key: * = clean conditions: 0.3 g/l bovine serum albumin ** = dirty conditions: 3.0 g/l bovine serum albumin + 3 ml/l human erythrocytes |