The effectiveness of ultraviolet light disinfection of keyboards was assessed in the
intensive care unit and emergency department of a pediatric hospital. Ultraviolet
light disinfection was 67% effective (95% confidence interval, 46%-87%) in eliminating
bacterial contamination as measured by quantitative bacterial culture.
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Conflict of interest: E.T.M. and D.M.Z. have received research funding from Vioguard LLC. D.M.Z. has received research funding from Sage Products, Inc. X.Q., H.B., and R.M. have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
This study was supported by Vioguard , LLC .
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