What is Listeria? Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause a rare but serious infection called listeriosis. Approximately 1,600 people contract this disease each year, and about 260 people die. CDC estimates that this bacterium is the … [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.
Salmonella is Inactivated by UV-C Light
What is Salmonella? Salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million cases of gastrointestinal illness, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States each year . Most of these infections cause the foodborne illness known as … [Read more...]
Shigella is Inactivated by UV-C Light
What is Shigella? Shigella bacteria cause an intestinal disease called shigellosis. They cause approximately 450,000 infections in the United States each year. Shigella is found in the feces of infected people, in food or water contaminated by an … [Read more...]
E. coli is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is E. coli? E. coli is a name given to a large and diverse group of are bacteria found in the environment, foods , and intestines of people and animals. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can cause diarrhea, urinary tract … [Read more...]
Rotavirus is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that primarily affects infants and young children under 5 years old, causing intestinal disease. While adults can become infected, their disease is usually milder. In the United States and other … [Read more...]
Adenoviruses are Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What are Adenoviruses? Adenoviruses are common viruses that can cause cold-like symptoms like a fever, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, and pink eye. In rare cases (for individuals with weakened immune systems or existing … [Read more...]
Giardia Lamblia is Inactivated by UV-C Light
What is Giardia? Giardia lamblia is a parasite that can be found in contaminated water, contaminated food, and surfaces contaminated with feces from an infected person. It causes the diarrheal disease known as giardiasis. Giardia can be found … [Read more...]
Staphylococcus Epidermidis is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Staphylococcus Epidermidis? Staphylococcus epidermidis is a bacterium that is commonly found on human skin and mucous membranes. While it generally lives in harmony with the human body, it is a significant cause of … [Read more...]
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Pseudomonas Aeruginosa? Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a type of bacteria commonly found in the environment. It is classified as a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) and can cause infections in the blood, lungs, or other parts of the body … [Read more...]
Coxsackie is Inactivated by UV-C Light
What is Coxsackie? Coxsackie is a virus that causes Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, which appears as a blister-like rash on the hands, feet, or mouth. The infection usually occurs in children under 10 years of age and is common in children under 5 … [Read more...]
