Microbiological evaluation of UV disinfection effectiveness in a specialist cystic fibrosis clinic
The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of manual cleaning and manual cleaning followed by Ultraviolet-C disinfection on the colony forming units of bacteria retrievable from equipment and surfaces within clinic rooms following a CF outpatient encounter. While UV disinfection has proven to be effective within general healthcare settings, it has not been evaluated in a CF centre.Microbiological sampling was performed following outpatient encounters involving 11 adult patients with CF and chronic infection with P.aeruginosa, MRSA or E.
Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: O. Allen, C.S. Haworth, L. Jadkauskaite, N.T. Shafi, A. Jackson, V. Athithan, Y.-D. Chiu, Evans IES, R.A. Floto Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
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