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Half-life and decay rate of the mean MHV PFU/mL on the different materials tested in this study from the initial inoculum (1.0 × 104 PFU/mL)
| Sample | Recovered starting PFU/mL | Recovered ending PFU/mL | Time point (h) | Half-life (h) | Decay rate (per h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1.0 × 104 | 3.0 × 102 | 48 | 9.49 | 0.07 |
| Stew-cut beef | 1.0 × 104 | 7.0 × 102 | 48 | 12.5 | 0.06 |
| Plastic wrap | 1.0 × 104 | 1.75 × 102 | 3 | 0.51 | 1.35 |
| Meat-absorbent material | 1.0 × 104 | 7.5 × 101 | 48 | 6.80 | 0.10 |
| Styrofoam | 1.0 × 104 | 3.25 × 103 | 48 | 29.60 | 0.02 |
