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  • Staphylococcus Aureus is Inactivated by UV-C Light

    Staphylococcus Aureus is Inactivated by UV-C Light

    What is Staphylococcus Aureus? Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacterium that about 30% of people carry in their nosesopen_in_new. Most of the time, staph does not cause any harm; however, sometimes staph causes infections. MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a certain strand of this bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics. In everyday life, S.…

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  • Legionella Pneumophila is Inactivated by UV-C Light

    Legionella Pneumophila is Inactivated by UV-C Light

    What is Legionella Pneumophila? Legionella pneumophila is a bacterium that can be found in potable water sources such as fountains, showers, and taps—emerging from the distribution systems of large buildings such as hotels and hospitals. Potential non-potable sources include mist machines, humidifiers, whirlpool spas, showerheads, sink faucets, cooling towers, and hot springs. In particular, this…

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