DISINFECTION OF AEROSOLIZED PATHOGENIC FUNGI ON LABORATORY SURFACES. I. TISSUE PHASE

Abstract

The effect of several fungicides on laboratory surfaces contaminated with the tissue phase of aerosolized Blastomyces dermatitidis, Coccidioides immitis, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Histoplasma capsulatum was ascertained. A statistical analysis of the data shows the correlation between fungi, surfaces, time, and concentration of disinfectant. All fungicides were effective at established times and concentrations, and the type of contaminated surface affected the fungicidal efficacy. By interpolating plotted graphs, laboratory personnel may determine, with a given fungicide, the concentration and time required to disinfect instruments, pipettes, gloves, bench tops, and floors contaminated with a tissue phase of pathogenic fungi.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 1963
Accession Number
AD0637338

Entities

People

  • Marian W. Jones
  • Richard C. Chambers
  • Richard H. Kruse
  • Theron D. Green

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bacteria
  • Biological Laboratories
  • Cells
  • Culture Media
  • Disinfectants
  • Ethers
  • Fungi
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Peracetic Acid
  • Pipettes
  • Stainless Steel
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Immunology
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology