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...]
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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...]
Positive Review for Sanidyne® UV-C Air & Surface Sanitizer Used at Veterans Memorial Hospital
In September 2020, the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Allamakee County, Iowa recently received 2 Sanidyne® Germicidal Ultraviolet Portable Area Sanitizers for use in patient rooms following each patient discharge. Since that time, these sanitizers … [Read more...]
Be Sure You’re Getting the Right UV-C Dose with Assure™ UV-C Dosimeters
Our Assure™ UV-C Dosimeter is a portable, full-featured instrument that provides highly-accurate UV-C measurements in mJ/cm2. It's the perfect complement to your direct germicidal UV air and surface disinfection equipment. Be sure you're getting the … [Read more...]
UVC Dosimeter Cards Provide Visible Evidence of Successful Air & Surface Disinfection
Atlantic Ultraviolet is now selling UVC 100 Dosimeter Cards, which help you confirm that your Germicidal Ultraviolet Air & Surface Disinfection model is achieving the desired UV-C exposure (254 nm). Each card features a patented colorimetric … [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...]
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...]
