Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology: Volume 45 - Issue 10

Evaluation of a wall-mounted far ultraviolet-C light device used for continuous air and surface decontamination in a dental office during routine patient care
Andrew O. Osborne, Samir Memic, Jennifer L. Cadnum, Curtis J. Donskey
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04 September 2024, pp. 1250-1252
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A wall-mounted far ultraviolet-C light device used for continuous air and surface decontamination in a dental office reduced aerosolized bacteriophage MS2 and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on steel disks by >3 log10 in 2 hours in unshaded areas in a procedure room. Far ultraviolet-C delivery was substantially reduced in shaded areas.

Comparative analysis of sampling and detection methods for fungal contamination on common healthcare environment surface materials
Bobby G. Warren, Amanda Graves, Aaron Barrett, Alicia Nelson, Matthew Stiegel, Becky Smith, Ilan Schwartz, Deverick J. Anderson
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21 May 2024, pp. 1253-1256
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We evaluated sampling and detection methods for fungal contamination on healthcare surface materials, comparing the efficacy of foam sponges, flocked swabs, and Replicate Organism Detection And Counting (RODAC) plates alongside culture-based quantification and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Findings indicate that sponge sampling and qPCR detection performed best, suggesting a foundation for future studies aiming to surveillance practices for fungi.

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