[Bactericidal effect of disinfectants against Legionella pneumophila and Legionella bozemanii].
1984
K Sawatari, and
K Watanabe, and
H Nakasato, and
H Koga, and
N Ito, and
K Fujita, and
Y Shigeno, and
Y Suzuyama, and
K Yamaguchi, and
A Saito
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007875
Legionella
Gram-negative aerobic rods, isolated from surface water or thermally polluted lakes or streams. Member are pathogenic for man. Legionella pneumophila is the causative agent for LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE.
D004202
Disinfectants
Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)
Biocide,Disinfectant,Biocides
D006827
Hydantoins
Compounds based on imidazolidine dione. Some derivatives are ANTICONVULSANTS.