Efficacy of a novel ultraviolet light-emitting diode device for decontamination of shared pens in a health care setting

Publication date: Available online 20 August 2019Source: American Journal of Infection ControlAuthor(s): Erica Emig, Heba Alhmidi, Yilen K. Ng-Wong, Thriveen S.C. Mana, Jennifer L. Cadnum, Curtis J. DonskeyShared pens and styluses are a potential source for transmission of health care–associated pathogens and respiratory viruses in health care facilities. A novel ultraviolet light-emitting diode device was effective in reducing bacteria and viruses inoculated on pens and in reducing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus transferred to pens by colonized patients. The device could be useful in reducing the risk of transmission of pathogens by shared writing utensils.
Source: American Journal of Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research