ACS Infect Dis July 2020 PMID 32412231

Are Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, the Workhorse Disinfectants, Effective against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2?

Cassandra L Schrank, Kevin P C Minbiole, William M Wuest

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15
Peak: 5 in May 2020
across 4 sources since May 2020

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102,070
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902

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May 2020 – Jun 2021

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a cautious curiosity about the effectiveness of quaternary ammonium compounds, with examples such as references to recent literature, researcher credits, and inquiries about household disinfectant efficacy. The tone combines respect for ongoing research with a recognition that current data is still evolving, fostering a balanced but engaged dialogue.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Discussions show mixed opinions, with some recognizing the need for further research and others questioning current disinfectant practices.

InterestModerate interest

Participants demonstrate moderate interest, engaging with recent research updates and debates around efficacy.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reference specific studies and researchers, indicating active involvement and deeper consideration.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone reflects an awareness of the importance of understanding disinfectant effectiveness, though opinions on immediate implications vary.

Abstract in brief

  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs), including benzalkonium chloride (BAC), are commonly used disinfectants, but their effectiveness against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is under question.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has emphasized the importance of effective disinfectants, especially in high-traffic areas like hospitals and grocery stores, but current guidelines are cautious about relying solely on BAC-based products.
  • The article suggests that existing data on BAC’s ability to inactivate coronaviruses are outdated or inconsistent, highlighting the need for more research to accurately assess QACs’ efficacy against SARS-CoV-2.]

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Bill Wuest
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Are household cleaners like BAC effective? I have been asked this a bunch lately so we dug into the research & clarified some inconsistencies. Congrats to @CLZaremba for writing this so quickly & on her 3rd first author pub of the semester! #KillingIt https://t.co/7lTDWb9QWk

May 15, 2020 · 21 likes · 4 shares · 3,779 followers View post →
Infectious Diseases
@ACS_Infectious · X

Schrank et al. assess the efficacy of quaternary ammonium compounds against coronaviruses in their Viewpoint: https://t.co/ld9tzl2pbZ https://t.co/jI249tYaCx

May 20, 2020 · 3 likes · 3,042 followers View post →
Peasant Autistus
@autisticpeasant · X

@Writer_Luau @BHempworth There's the paper, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds I think Cassandra Schrank is the one that runs the research, heard it from a banned Oct 2020 video on covy https://t.co/4ANID8fs2F

Jan 31, 2021 · 2 likes · 93 followers View post →
African Synchrotron
@AfSynchrotron · X

[ASAP] Are Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, the Workhorse Disinfectants, Effective against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2? https://t.co/NTOI7wNifv via @ACSPublications #chemistry #InfectiousDiseases

May 15, 2020 · 1 like · 2,920 followers View post →
Dr. Cassandra Quave
@QuaveEthnobot · X

RT @wmwuest: Are household cleaners like BAC effective? I have been asked this a bunch lately so we dug into the research & clarified some…

May 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 6,972 followers View post →
Emory College
@emorycollege · X

RT @wmwuest: Are household cleaners like BAC effective? I have been asked this a bunch lately so we dug into the research & clarified some…

May 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 5,359 followers View post →

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EmoryMSP
@EmoryMsp · X

Are Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, the Workhorse Disinfectants, Effective against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2? @wmwuest https://t.co/gsk6jATVlP

Jun 17, 2021 · 130 followers View post →
Peasant Autistus
@autisticpeasant · X

@Writer_Luau @BHempworth There's the paper, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds I think Cassandra Schrank is the one that runs the research, heard it from a banned Oct 2020 video on covy https://t.co/4ANID8fs2F

Jan 31, 2021 · 2 likes · 93 followers View post →
Blaž Nemec
@Bashi_B · X

@shyam2001 Ne tolk kot alkohol based https://t.co/0GYNp89aLp

Oct 17, 2020 · 1,381 followers View post →
Peter Phan
@Castlereagh88 · X

@stockswami A recent one with up to date literature and balanced tentative conclusion: https://t.co/0kee96UF1L

Aug 26, 2020 · 1,626 followers View post →
Infectious Diseases
@ACS_Infectious · X

Schrank et al. assess the efficacy of quaternary ammonium compounds against coronaviruses in their Viewpoint: https://t.co/ld9tzl2pbZ https://t.co/jI249tYaCx

May 20, 2020 · 3 likes · 3,042 followers View post →
Emory College
@emorycollege · X

RT @wmwuest: Are household cleaners like BAC effective? I have been asked this a bunch lately so we dug into the research & clarified some…

May 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 5,359 followers View post →
Dr. Cassandra Quave
@QuaveEthnobot · X

RT @wmwuest: Are household cleaners like BAC effective? I have been asked this a bunch lately so we dug into the research & clarified some…

May 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 6,972 followers View post →
African Synchrotron
@AfSynchrotron · X

[ASAP] Are Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, the Workhorse Disinfectants, Effective against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2? https://t.co/NTOI7wNifv via @ACSPublications #chemistry #InfectiousDiseases

May 15, 2020 · 1 like · 2,920 followers View post →
Bill Wuest
@wmwuest · X

Are household cleaners like BAC effective? I have been asked this a bunch lately so we dug into the research & clarified some inconsistencies. Congrats to @CLZaremba for writing this so quickly & on her 3rd first author pub of the semester! #KillingIt https://t.co/7lTDWb9QWk

May 15, 2020 · 21 likes · 4 shares · 3,779 followers View post →
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