UV-C disinfection in a medical setting

UV-C disinfection responds to an important vulnerability of micro-organisms: the sensitivity of their hereditary material. Due to a photochemical process, UV-C light “fuses” the protein chains of the hereditary material after a very short exposure time, causing the virus to break down. This type of UV light can be found in sunlight, but is largely captured by the ozone layer. However, with a certain type of UV lamp, light of this wavelength can easily be generated in sufficient intensity for disinfection of air, water and irradiable surfaces.