Maicon Henrique Caetano, Adriano Menis Ferreira, Denise De Andrade, Álvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa, Liliane Moretti Carneiro, Alessandra Lyrio Barbosa, Herica Emilia Félix de Carvalho, Marcelo Alessandro Rigotti, Margarete Teresa Gottardo de Almeida
INTRODUCTION: Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus are two important agents of Healthcare-associated infections. This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity of ozone (O3) gas produced by two commercial devices against cultures of these two species. METHODOLOGY: Sterile plastic plates were inoculated with C. albicans and A. fumigatus and placed on a countertop at three distances (30 cm, 1 m, and 2 m) and three positions in relation to the wall (near, middle, and away), considering the source of O3...
March 31, 2024: Journal of Infection in Developing Countries