Evaluation of a hand-held far-ultraviolet radiation device for decontamination of Clostridium difficile and other healthcare-associated pathogens

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Environmental surfaces play an important role in transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens. There is a need for new disinfection methods that are effective against <it>Clostridium difficile</it> spores, but also saf...

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Main Authors: Nerandzic Michelle M, Cadnum Jennifer L, Eckart Kevin E, Donskey Curtis J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/120