Review
[Sterilization by ionizing radiations (author's transl)]
[Article in
French]
- PMID: 785552
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Review
[Sterilization by ionizing radiations (author's transl)]
[Article in
French]
Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique.
1976 Mar-Apr.
Abstract
The first part summarizes the general characteristics of ionizing radiations and their activity on microorganisms: lethal and mutagenic effects, sensitivity conditions. Different microbial species have different sensitivities: gram negative bacteria are more sensitive (D10 approximately 5-10 Krads), bacterial spores and viruses are more resistant (D10 approximately 1 Megarads). The second part considers the main applications of radiosterilization: some are at present in full development (medical and surgical disposable equipment); others are still at the experimental stage. Practical aspects, determination of sterilizing doses and control of radiosterilization are also described.
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