E-BABE-Investigation of SARS CoV-2 virus in environmental surface

5^th International Conference on Virology and Vaccines Research

November 21, 2022 | Webinar

Chiman Karami

Professor at Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Virol Curr Res

Abstract :

The prevalent respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 probably persist for a long time on fomites and environmental surfaces. Some recent studies have detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA on the surface of cell phones, door handles and other items in the inhabited sites of confirmed cases. For the aim of this study, a total of 50 environmental surface samples of SARS-CoV-2 was collected from Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ardabil. Fortyone environmental surface samples were proved negative for SARS-CoV-2 RNA while nine surface samples were positive. Our findings regarding surfaces contaminated with the virus are consistent with the results of recent similar researches as it was revealed that a number of different samples taken from hospital surfaces such as handles, cupboards, light switches, and door handles were positive for the presence of SARS-Cov-2.

Biography :

I completed my PhD at the age of 32 years from ahvaz University and at currnt faculty member of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran .I published more than 28 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute.