Protectus Viridis Proven Effective Against Enveloped Viruses Like Monkeypox
Summary of Virucidal Activity:
According to ECHA’s Guidance on the Biocidal Products Regulation, Assessment and Evaluation of Efficacy (in accordance with EN 14885 guidance document), the virucidal activity of a disinfectant must be assessed and pass the EN 14476.
The European Standard specifies that a disinfectant that pass EN 14476 against Vaccinia Virus is deemed to be effective against all enveloped viruses.
Virucidal Activity of Protectus Viridis
Protectus Viridis has been tested against a myriad of pathogenic viruses according to EN 14476 including enveloped viruses such as Vaccinia virus, H1N1, Herpes virus; non-enveloped viruses such as Norovirus.
Vaccinia Virus and Monkeypox Virus
Vaccinia virus and Monkeypox virus both belong to the family Poxviridae, within the realm of Viridnaviria. Viruses that fall under this classification have double-stranded DNA and uses vertebrates, including mammals and humans as natural hosts.
Classification / Characters |
Vaccinia Virus |
Monkeypox Virus |
Realm |
Varidnaviria |
Varidnaviria |
Kingdom |
Bamfordvirae |
Bamfordvirae |
Class |
Pokkesviricetes |
Pokkesviricetes |
Order |
Chitovirales |
Chitovirales |
Family |
Poxviridae |
Poxviridae |
Genus |
Orthopoxvirus |
Orthopoxvirus |
Species |
Vaccinia virus |
Monkeypox virus |
DNA genome |
Double-stranded |
Double-stranded |
Capsid |
Enveloped |
Enveloped |
Capsid symmetry |
Isohedral |
Isohedral |
Conclusion
Vaccinia virus and Monkeypox virus share the same Realm and Family, indicating their structural and genetic similarities. Both viruses also cause similar diseases, spreading in a similar way and thriving within similar environments. Based on this information, it is our opinion that Protectus Viridis will be effective in reducing the spread of Monkeypox virus within the specified environment when used according to the manufacturer’s instruction for use.