C. Koutras

Ultraviolet-C mediated inactivation of Candida auris, a rapid emerging health threat

This study demonstrates that 254 nm UV-C light can inactivate Candida auris on surfaces with high efficacy, suggesting its potential as an infection control measure in healthcare settings.

Effectiveness of an ultraviolet-C disinfection system for inactivating Clostridioides difficile spores in critical areas of a simulated patient room

This study shows UV-C disinfection reduces C. difficile spores by 98.17% in simulated patient rooms, with a 4.91% reduction per minute of room vacancy.

Real-time inactivation of airborne SARS-CoV-2 using ultraviolet-C

This study evaluates an upper room UV-C device for inactivating airborne SARS-CoV-2, showing 99.994% virucidal efficacy in 30 minutes.