Abstract
The virus virucide floating technique is a simple and rapid method of testing virucides in vitro. The method allows testing of the effect of high concentrations of disinfectants and the use of low titred viruses.
Removal of excess disinfectant is rapid and simple and perfect control of contact time between virus and disinfectant is possible.
The virus is attached to a surface, simulating as much as possible the in use conditions of the disinfectant.
The method was used to study the effect of certain disinfectants on some arboviruses.