Use of an ultraviolet light at point-of-dispense faucet to eliminate Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Charles P. Gerba

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.01.016

Use of an ultraviolet light at point-of-dispense faucet to eliminate Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Charles P. Gerba

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Abstract

Tap water is believed to be a significant source of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in health care environments. This study evaluated an ultraviolet (UV) light point-of-dispense water treatment system for control of P aeruginosa. No P aeruginosa was detected in 30 different water dispensers in which the UV light device had been operating for 1-34 months. In comparison, P aeruginosa was found in other taps that did not feature this UV light system.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	528-529
Number of pages	2
Journal	American Journal of Infection Control
Volume	43
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2015.01.016
State	Published - May 1 2015

Keywords

Firewall
Point of dispense
Point of use
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Tap water
Ultraviolet light

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Epidemiology
Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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Use of an ultraviolet light at point-of-dispense faucet to eliminate Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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