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Smolle, C; Huss, F; Lindblad, M; Reischies, F; Tano, E.
Effectiveness of automated ultraviolet-C light for decontamination of textiles inoculated with Enterococcus faecium.
J Hosp Infect. 2018; 98(1):102-104 Doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2017.07.034
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Smolle Christian
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Reischies-Meikl Frederike Marie Josefine
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Abstract:: Healthcare textiles are increasingly recognized as potential vehicles for transmission of hospital-acquired infections. This study tested the ability of an automated ultraviolet-C (UV-C) room disinfection device (Tru-D Smart UV-C) to decontaminate textiles inoculated with Enterococcus faecium in a clinical setting. Contaminated polycotton (50/50 polyester/cotton) swatches were distributed to predefined locations in a ward room and exposed to UV-C light. UV-C decontamination reduced E. faecium counts by a mean log₁₀ reduction factor of 1.37 (all P = 0.005, Wilcoxon signed rank test). UV-C decontamination may be a feasible adjunctive measure to conventional laundering to preserve the cleanliness of healthcare textiles in ward rooms. Copyright © 2017 The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Colony Count, Microbial -; Decontamination - methods; Enterococcus faecium - physiology; Enterococcus faecium - radiation effects; Microbial Viability - drug effects; Textiles - microbiology; Ultraviolet Rays -
Find related publications in this database (Keywords): UV-C decontamination; Healthcare textile; Efficacy; Enterococcus faecium