Microbial decontamination of hospital linens using radiation

The irradiation of hospital linen contaminated with radioresistant microorganisms or hospital microflora with gamma radiation in a dose of 10 kGy ensures the reliable microbial decontamination of such linen. Cotton linen has been found capable of withstanding 15 irradiation cycles in a dose of 10 kG...

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Published in:	Žurnal mikrobiologii, ėpidemiologii i immunobiologii no. 2; p. 42
Main Authors:	Pavlov, E P, Drabkin, Iu A, Shcheglova, S G, Sedov, V V, Grammatikati, V S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Russian
Published:	Russia (Federation) 01-02-1986
Subjects:	Bacillus subtilis - radiation effects Bedding and Linens Decontamination - methods Evaluation Studies as Topic Gamma Rays Gossypium - radiation effects Radiation Dosage Spores, Bacterial - radiation effects
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Summary:	The irradiation of hospital linen contaminated with radioresistant microorganisms or hospital microflora with gamma radiation in a dose of 10 kGy ensures the reliable microbial decontamination of such linen. Cotton linen has been found capable of withstanding 15 irradiation cycles in a dose of 10 kGy.
ISSN:	0372-9311