The use of UV-C radiation for terminal disinfection of pathogenic Gram-negative rods: a pilot study Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • Abstract In this controlled study, we found that exposure to ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation was able to arrest the growth of selected pathogenic enteric and nonfermenting Gram-negative rods. Further studies are needed to confirm the clinical efficacy and determine optimal implementation strategies for utilizing UV-C terminal disinfection.

authors

  • Tholany, Joseph
  • Suzuki, Hiroyuki
  • Frank, Amy R.
  • Bryant, Steven H.
  • Cunningham Goedken, Cassie
  • Suh, Daniel
  • Stevens, Michael S.
  • Hockett Sherlock, Stacey
  • Perencevich, Eli N.

publication date

  • 2023