The influence of gaseous ozone on the growth of fungi isolated from clinical and environmental samples
Background: Disinfection is performed in our laboratory using sodium hypochlorite, glutaraldehyde, alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide. All these products are known for their harmful side effects on human and ecological health. As a part of the search for new sterilization methods that respect the envir...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kerman University of Medical Sciences
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Environmental Health Engineering and Management |
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| Online Access: | http://ehemj.com/browse.php?a_id=1138&sid=1&slc_lang=en&ftxt=1 |
| Summary: | Background: Disinfection is performed in our laboratory using sodium hypochlorite, glutaraldehyde,
alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide. All these products are known for their harmful side effects on human
and ecological health. As a part of the search for new sterilization methods that respect the environment
much more, we were interested in studying the antifungal activity of ozone gas on the most isolated
fungi in our hospital “University Hospital Center Hassani Abdelkader of Sidi Bel Abbes”.
Methods: This study focused on the antifungal activity of gaseous ozone on the most common fungal
isolates in the hospital, with consideration of the duration of the exposure to ozone.
Results: The fungicidal effect of ozone gas on molds was more effective compared to its effect on
yeasts, it makes it possible to inhibit the reproduction and fungal growth of molds, in particular the
filamentous molds and the most commonly isolated dermatophytes. A longer exposure would seem to
be more effective.
Conclusion: Ozone gas can be a new alternative for sterilization and disinfection techniques, especially
filamentous fungi and dermatophytes. |
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| ISSN: | 2423-3765 2423-4311 |