Open AccessPotential of citrus extract as disinfectant in SARS-CoV-2 prevention
Author(s) -
Nicole Schneegans-Vallejo,
Vanessa López-Guerrero,
Ollin Celeste MartínezRamírez,
Margarita de Lorena Ramos-García,
Dagoberto Guillén-Sánchez,
Patricia Rivas-Valencia
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
revista mexicana de fitopatología(en línea)/revista mexicana de fitopatología
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2007-8080
pISSN - 0185-3309
DOI - 10.18781/r.mex.fit.2021-10
Subject(s) - disinfectant , transmission (telecommunications) , virus , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , virology , medicine , electrical engineering , pathology , engineering
SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, responsible for the second pandemic of the 21st century. This virus has caused a health emergency due to its rapid transmission and high mortality rate. The use of disinfectants of chemical origin has increased considerably to avoid contamination by SARS-CoV-2 but when used incorrectly they can pose a health risk. Citrus-based extracts have shown effectiveness in controlling the development of fungi and bacteria in in vitro and in situ studies. In in vitro cell assays, citrus extracts are effective in controlling the replication of disease-causing viruses. The objective of this review is to describe the problem of COVID-19, its transmission mechanisms, the use of chemical disinfectants and citrus extracts to control microorganisms and its suggested use as a complement in COVID-19 prevention. The use of citrus extracts has certain advantages such as biodegradability and low health risks. Thus, they could be a viable alternative to be used as a complement in the management and prevention of the spread of SARS-CoV-2.