Hantavirus
Hantaviruses are enveloped viruses that cause haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. Learn about their transmission, symptoms, and disinfection methods.
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Background:
Rubber septa from infusion bottles must be disinfected with an alcohol-based disinfectant before inserting the cannula unless they are already sterile. Pursuant to the Robert Koch Institute, alcohol-based skin disinfectants can likewise be used for this purpose.
References:
KRINKO (2011) Anforderungen an die Hygiene bei Punktionen und Injektionen.
Bundesgesundheitsbl, 54:1135-1144.