These viruses have glycoproteins on their envelope, which are potential targets for external influences.
Hepatitis B virus HBV
(enveloped virus)
Human hepatitis B virus is an enveloped virus having an icosahedral capsid (spherical shape) and a genome composed of partially double-stranded DNA. It belongs to the family of Hepadnaviruses. Hepatitis B viruses may trigger acute or chronic hepatitis. In both cases, the liver is damaged severely.
The main transmission path is via blood and tissue respectively.
» Necessary spectrum of antimicrobial activity
Virucidal against enveloped viruses
