Ultraviolet light zaps superbugs at UPMC hospitals

UPMC Passavant is the latest to use UV robots for another layer of disinfection in their facility. Mark Hundley, director of environmental services at UPMC Passavant, explains their disinfecting robot, Violet.

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UV Light’s Effect on Bacteria

Ultraviolet light possesses potent antimicrobial effects by modulating the integrity of pathogen DNA and other cell components.