clay has been researched along with Coronavirus-Infections* in 3 studies
3 other study(ies) available for clay and Coronavirus-Infections
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Neuropathogens and Nasal Cleansing: Use of Clay Montmorillonite Coupled with Activated Carbon for Effective Eradication of Pathogenic Microbes from Water Supplies.
Topics: Bentonite; Betacoronavirus; Central Nervous System Protozoal Infections; Charcoal; Clay; Coronavirus Infections; COVID-19; Filtration; Humans; Naegleria fowleri; Nasal Lavage; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral; SARS-CoV-2; Water Purification | 2020 |
Bentonite Clay: A Potential Natural Sanitizer for Preventing Neurological Disorders.
SARS-CoV-2 is a positive stranded-RNA human viral pathogen that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), causing interminable diseases. Although alcohol-based hand sanitizers (ABHS) control the widespread transmission of such pathogens through dermal contact, excessive exposure to alcohol mists and vapors causes CNS disorders, apart from skin infections and negative impacts on the useful microbiome. Herein, we propose bentonite paste, which interacts strongly with different +RNA viruses such as SARS-CoV-2/poliovirus, for dermal sanitization. Repeated hand cleansing with bentonite paste not only provides complete protection against any viruses but also improves the skin condition. The proposed method is useful for contact isolation and as a strict infection control tool in hospital settings and in public. Topics: Bentonite; Betacoronavirus; Clay; Coronavirus Infections; COVID-19; Hand Disinfection; Humans; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral; SARS-CoV-2 | 2020 |
In vitro studies on the use of clay, clay minerals and charcoal to adsorb bovine rotavirus and bovine coronavirus.
Rotaviruses are the leading cause and coronaviruses are the major contributors of acute gastroenteritis in the young of various mammalian and avian species. Despite numerous trials and decades of research, vaccines have limited efficacy particularly for calves. As an alternative method of controlling infection, we have investigated broad spectrum antiviral agents that are not discriminatory among various viruses. This report involves testing a variety of adsorbent agents including charcoal, clay, and clay minerals to adsorb rotavirus and coronavirus in vitro. Results revealed that all the adsorbent agents had good to excellent capability of adsorbing rotavirus and excellent capability of adsorbing coronavirus. Percent adsorptions ranged from 78.74% to 99.89% for rotavirus and 99.99% for coronavirus; while sand (negative control) was < 0.01%. A high affinity binding was present as determined by a low percent desorption (0.06-3.09%). However, the adsorbent bound virus complex retained, and may have actually enhanced, infectivity. Topics: Adsorption; Aluminum Silicates; Animals; Cattle; Cattle Diseases; Charcoal; Clay; Coronavirus Infections; Coronavirus, Bovine; Minerals; Rotavirus; Rotavirus Infections | 1998 |