What is Streptococcus pyogenes? Streptococcus pyogenes is a strain of Streptococcus, also known as group A streptococcus (GAS). They are bacteria made up of round cells (cocci) that tend to link together to form a chain … [Read more...]
Microorganisms Inactivated by UV-C
Read our blog posts on microorganisms inactivated by UV-C lamps, which product ultraviolet wavelengths destructive to bacteria, mold, and virus in air, on surfaces, and in water. View our full list of microorganisms inactivated by UV-C.
Enterococcus faecalis is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Enterococcus faecalis? Enterococcus faecalis (formerly known as Streptococcus faecalis) is a species of bacteria that resides predominantly in human gastrointestinal tracts but is also found in the oral cavity and vagina . Within the … [Read more...]
Aspergillus Niger is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light
What is Aspergillus niger? Aspergillus niger is the most abundant mold found throughout the environment – in soil, water, vegetation, in fecal matter, decomposing matter, or even floating in the air. Cannabis farms have found Aspergillus spores … [Read more...]
Podosphaera macularis is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light
What is Podosphaera macularis? Along with Botrytis cinerea (gray mold), another thorn in the side of the plant kingdom at large is the microorganism called Podosphera macularis, perhaps better known as white powdery mildew. While inadvertently … [Read more...]
Botrytis cinerea is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light
What is Botrytis cinerea? If you’re cultivating crops of any kind, you’re all too familiar with horticulture’s arch-enemy, Botrytis cinerea, better known as gray mold. While not a human pathogen except in rare cases , this fungus affects over 200 … [Read more...]
SARS-CoV-2 is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is SARS-CoV-2? SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) is a strain of Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 , the respiratory illness responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic . The virus previously had the provisional name 2019 … [Read more...]
Enteroviruses are Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What are Enteroviruses? Enteroviruses are viruses divided into two groups: viruses that cause polio and non-polio viruses. Certain types of non-polio enteroviruses known as coxsackieviruses cause a disease known as hand, foot, and mouth … [Read more...]
Norovirus is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Norovirus? Norovirus is a very contagious virus that is the most common cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness . Norovirus illness is often called “food poisoning,” a “stomach bug,” or the “stomach flu” (even though it is … [Read more...]
Campylobacter is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Campylobacter? Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal disease in the United States. Food poisoning from this bacterium affects 1.5 million U.S. residents every year. More cases of campylobacteriosis take place in … [Read more...]
Cryptosporidium is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Cryptosporidium? Cryptosporidium (commonly called Crypto) is a parasite that causes the diarrheal disease known as cryptosporidiosis. While there are many species of Cryptosporidium that infect animals, Cryptosporidium parvum and … [Read more...]