Investigation of Propolis and Boron Containing Disinfectants and Comparison with WHO-Recommended Formulation against COVID-19


TORT S., ACARTÜRK F.

GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.31, pp.532-536, 2020 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.12996/gmj.2020.125
  • Journal Name: GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier
  • Page Numbers: pp.532-536
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The need for disinfectants has increased worldwide due to the developing pandemic COVID-19. If access to water is limited, the use of alcohol-based disinfectant formulations recommended by the WHO. In this study, disinfectant gel formulations containing propolis and boric acid with lower alcohol levels than the WHO-recommended formulation were developed.