COVID-19 outbreak: Should dental and medical practices consider uv-c technology to enhance disinfection on surfaces? - A systematic review.

María Olimpia Paz AlvarengaSirley Raiane Mamede VelosoAna Luisa Cassiano Alves BezerraBenoît Paul TrindadeAnderson Stevens Leonidas GomesGabriela Queiroz de Melo Monteiro

Published in: Journal of photochemistry and photobiology (2021)

The evidence points out the effectiveness of UV-C technology in reducing manual cleaning failures, enhancing the logarithmic reduction of surface pathogen colonies. However, the safety and success of these devices will depend on several physical and biological factors. A judicious project must precede their use in clinical and medical offices under the supervision of a physicist or other trained professional.

Keyphrases

healthcare
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
drinking water
primary care
physical activity
mental health
quality improvement
resistance training
candida albicans
escherichia coli
aqueous solution
biofilm formation