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Review
. 2021 Jan;37(1):12-19.
doi: 10.1111/phpp.12605. Epub 2020 Oct 4.

UV-C light: A powerful technique for inactivating microorganisms and the related side effects to the skin

Monthanat Ploydaeng  1 , Natta Rajatanavin  1 , Ploysyne Rattanakaemakorn  1
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Review

UV-C light: A powerful technique for inactivating microorganisms and the related side effects to the skin

Monthanat Ploydaeng et al. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2021 Jan.

Abstract

Hospital-associated infections have led to a significant increment of morbidity and mortality among patients. As a result, the public health had concentrated on preventing the transmission of infection using environmental controls. UV-C radiation or ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) had caught interest for decades as it can potentially degrade many kinds of microorganisms. This review aims to highlight the current information regarding the ability of UV-C radiation in terms of disinfection and focuses on its application and safety in the medical field.

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