What is Serratia Marcescens? Serratia marcescens is a bacterium that is considered a healthcare-associated pathogen. On rare occasion, it has been known to cause outbreaks of hospital infection. It appears as a pink, orange, or red discoloration … [Read more...]
Germicidal ultraviolet light emitted from UV-C lamps inactivates many harmful microorganisms that may be present in air, on surfaces, and in water. Our products use STER-L-RAY ® Germicidal UV-C Lamps producing ultraviolet wavelengths at 254 nanometers, the region of germicidal effectiveness most destructive to bacteria, mold, and virus. View our full list of microorganisms inactivated by UV-C.
C. Diff is Inactivated by UV-C Light
What is C. diff? Clostridium difficile, commonly known as C. diff, is a type of bacterium that can be found throughout the environment — but is most commonly found in feces (human and animal) and food products, such as processed meats. It causes … [Read more...]
Staphylococcus Aureus is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Staphylococcus Aureus? Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacterium that about 30% of people carry in their noses . Most of the time, staph does not cause any harm; however, sometimes staph causes infections. MRSA … [Read more...]
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Mycobacterium Tuberculosis? Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a bacterium that causes the disease Tuberculosis (also known as TB). These bacteria are put into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, … [Read more...]
Hepatitis A is Inactivated by Germicidal Ultraviolet Light
What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a highly contagious, short-term liver infection. People who get it may feel sick for a few weeks to several months but usually recover completely and do not have lasting liver damage. In rare cases, this virus … [Read more...]
Influenza is Inactivated by UV-C Light
Influenza is inactivated by UV-C light, also known as Germicidal ultraviolet light which is emitted from UV-C lamps. UV-C Lamps inactivate bacteria, mold, and virus that may be present in the air, on surfaces, and in water. Our products use … [Read more...]
Legionella Pneumophila is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
Germicidal ultraviolet light emitted from UV-C lamps inactivates many bacteria, mold, and virus that may be present in the air, on surfaces, and in water. Our products use STER-L-RAY® Germicidal UV-C Lamps producing ultraviolet wavelengths at 254 … [Read more...]
Corynebacterium Diphtheriae is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
Germicidal ultraviolet light emitted from UV-C lamps inactivates many bacteria, mold, and virus that may be present in the air, on surfaces, and in water. Our products use STER-L-RAY® Germicidal UV-C Lamps producing ultraviolet wavelengths at 254 … [Read more...]
What Microorganisms are Inactivated by Germicidal Ultraviolet Light?
Germicidal Ultraviolet Light Deactivates Many Microorganisms Germicidal ultraviolet light deactivates many microorganisms such as E. coli, Flu, Legionnaires’, and Staphylococcus that may be present in air and water. Organism: Escherichia … [Read more...]
