Estimating bacterial surface contamination by means of ATP determinations: 20 pence short of a pound

Summary: The study found that UV-C disinfection is effective in reducing environmental bacterial bioburden in veterinary facilities, with a mean reduction of 94% on all surfaces compared to manual disinfection alone. Repeated UV-C treatment in the small animal operating theater resulted in a 99% reduction in bioburden, with no detectable bacteria on 4 out of 10 surfaces. UV-C light may be a beneficial adjunct method for terminal disinfection of veterinary operating theaters.