What is Clostridium perfringens? The rod-shaped bacteria known as Clostridium perfringens is one of the most common causes of Gastroenteritis (food poisoning). The CDC estimates that nearly a million foodborne illnesses in the United States each year are caused by this spore-forming microorganism. It can be found on raw meat and poultry, in the intestines of […] The post Clostridium perfringens is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light appeared first on Ultraviolet.com ..read more

What is Streptococcus pyogenes? Streptococcus pyogenes is a strain of Streptococcus, also known as group A streptococcus  (GAS).  They are bacteria made up of round cells (cocci) that tend to link together to form a chain (streptos). They are usually pathogenic , meaning they frequently cause disease, the most common of which is Strep Throat  (Pharyngitis). […] The post Streptococcus Pyogenes is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light appeared first on Ultraviolet.com ..read more

What is Enterococcus faecalis? Enterococcus faecalis (formerly known as Streptococcus faecalis) is a species of bacteria that resides predominantly in human gastrointestinal tracts but is also found in the oral cavity and vagina . Within the gastro system, it is typically not harmful. It is even beneficial as a probiotic in normal concentrations. However, when […] The post Enterococcus faecalis is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light appeared first on Ultraviolet.com ..read more

What is Aspergillus niger? Aspergillus niger is the most abundant mold found throughout the environment – in soil, water, vegetation, in fecal matter, decomposing matter, or even floating in the air. Cannabis farms have found Aspergillus spores in their product. It manifests itself as “black mold” on many types of food, particularly fruits, vegetables, and […] The post Aspergillus Niger is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light appeared first on Ultraviolet.com ..read more

What is Botrytis cinerea? If you’re cultivating crops of any kind, you’re all too familiar with horticulture’s arch-enemy, Botrytis cinerea, better known as gray mold. While not a human pathogen except in rare cases , this fungus affects over 200 plant species , particularly grapes and cannabis. Highly destructive, Botrytis cinerea can affect the healthy […] The post Botrytis cinerea is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light appeared first on Ultraviolet.com ..read more

What is SARS-CoV-2? SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) is a strain of Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 , the respiratory illness responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic . The virus previously had the provisional name 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), and has also been called human coronavirus 2019 (HCoV-19 or hCoV-19). First identified in the city of Wuhan, Hubei, China, the World Health Organization  designated the outbreak a public health […] The post SARS-CoV-2 is Inactivated by Germicidal U ..read more

If your home, office, or commercial space has air ducts, you may have wondered how often they should be cleaned. Researching the topic will bring up information saying the procedure should be done every few years. However, many of these results have been written by air duct cleaning companies trying to sell their services. Read […] The post Should You Really Clean Your Air Ducts? appeared first on Ultraviolet.com ..read more

What are Enteroviruses? Enteroviruses are viruses divided into two groups: viruses that cause polio and non-polio viruses. Certain types of non-polio enteroviruses known as coxsackieviruses cause a disease known as hand, foot, and mouth disease. Infections from Enteroviruses are most likely to take place during the summer and fall. They are estimated to cause 10–15 million […] The post Enteroviruses are Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light appeared first on Ultraviolet.com ..read more

Improving indoor air quality with germicidal ultraviolet (UV) light has been used since the 1950s in food preparation and in medical applications. Due to a lack of fresh air and ventilation, residential and commercial air quality has become an issue, causing serious health problems. Heat, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, along with enclosed spaces, can […] The post Improving Indoor Air Quality Using 3 Methods of Germicidal UV Light appeared first on Ultraviolet.com ..read more

In January 2010, Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation received a glowing review from a highly respected expert in the field of upper room UVGI. Our Hygeaire® Ultraviolet Indirect Air Disinfection Fixtures were put to the test at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Tuberculosis Ultraviolet Shelter Study, and in studies in South Africa, and passed with flying colors. Dear […] The post Positive Review from Brigham and Women’s Hospital Regarding Upper Room UVGI appeared first on Ultraviolet.com ..read more