The antibacterial activity of Virkon measured by colony growth and bioluminescence of lux recombinant Listeria monocytogenes.
Concentration exponents for the broad spectrum antimicrobial Virkon were determined for Listeria monocytogenes using both plate counts and bioluminescence measurements; the values of 3.15 and 2.6 indicate a close equivalence between these two measurement procedures. Virkon is an effective biocide for L. monocytogenes at the manufacturer's in-use concentration of 1%.
University of Nottingham, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, UK.
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Walker
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Holah
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Denyer
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Stewart
D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008089:Listeria monocytogenes / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development; D008163:Luminescent Measurements; D010545:Peroxides / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013464:Sulfuric Acids / Q000494:pharmacology*
D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D004202:Disinfectants; D010545:Peroxides; D013464:Sulfuric Acids; C071517:monoperoxysulfate