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The effects of Far-UVC irradiation on the presence and concentration of ESKAPEE pathogens on hospital surfaces: study protocol for a multi-site, double-blinded randomized controlled trial in La Paz, Bolivia

2026-02-05 occupational and environmental health Title + abstract only
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Hospital-acquired infections are a known and growing problem worldwide. Far-UVC is a novel disinfection method that inactivates bacteria with limited penetration into human skin or eyes. A clustered, unmatched, randomized control trial (RCT) will be implemented in two Bolivian hospitals. The intervention arm will receive functioning Far-UVC lamps, whereas the control arm will receive identical lamps that do not emit UV light (shams). Based on baseline data, 40 lamp fixtures will be installed abo...

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