Hygiene and virucidal interventions in Ebola virus (Bundibugyo virus) and hantavirus (Andes virus) infection control: Translating laboratory evidence into practice

M. Khalid Ijaz

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2026.06.023

Hygiene and virucidal interventions in Ebola virus (Bundibugyo virus) and hantavirus (Andes virus) infection control: Translating laboratory evidence into practice

2026-06-26

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M. Khalid Ijaz *

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Raymond W. Nims

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Frank Y. Xu

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Charles P. Gerba

DOI：10.1016/j.ajic.2026.06.023

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• Ebola and hantaviruses are enveloped; persistence varies by matrices and conditions • Enveloped viruses are highly susceptible to a variety of disinfectant types • U.S. EPA EVP disinfectants (List L) are recommended for Ebola/hantavirus IPAC • Follow U.S. EPA/CDC IPAC guidance for surface and hand hygiene, and use of PPE • Air decontamination technologies (UVC, glycols, air purifiers) complement IPAC

Hygiene and virucidal interventions in Ebola virus (Bundibugyo virus) and hantavirus (Andes virus) infection control: Translating laboratory evidence into practice

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