| RRC ID |
85916
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| Author |
Kajiwara C, Kaigome R, Sasaki M, Koi T, Tateda K.
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| Title |
Inactivating effect of 222-nm far ultraviolet-C radiation on nontuberculous mycobacteria.
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| Journal |
Am J Infect Control
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| Abstract |
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous and can be inhaled from household water sources, posing a potential risk of pulmonary NTM disease. Exposure to 222-nm far ultraviolet-C shows comparable inactivation efficiency to 254-nm ultraviolet-C, while employing specialized optical filters to significantly enhance safety for human skin and eyes. Exposure of NTM to 222-nm far ultraviolet-C radiation demonstrated an irradiance-dependent inactivating effect, highlighting its potential as a safe and effective for water disinfection.
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| Volume |
53(6)
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| Pages |
729-731
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| Published |
2025-6-1
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.ajic.2025.02.009
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| PII |
S0196-6553(25)00061-6
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| PMID |
39978597
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| MeSH |
Disinfection* / methods
Humans
Microbial Viability* / radiation effects
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria* / radiation effects
Ultraviolet Rays*
Water Microbiology
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| Resource |
| Pathogenic bacteria |
JCM 15429
JCM 15430
JCM 13569 |
