title: Microwave sterilization of Candida on underwear fabric. A preliminary report.
abstract: Candida-contaminated underwear might not be sterilized by ordinary laundering. The effectiveness of microwaving against Candida albicans on fabric was therefore determined. Swatches of Candida-impregnated cotton underpants fabric were subjected to domestic microwaving at the high setting for up to 30 minutes. If the fabric was microwaved dry, the Candida organisms survived. If the fabric was moistened, sterilization occurred within five minutes. Microwaving wet, freshly laundered cotton underpants should sterilize residual Candida and reduce the risk of reinfection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Friedrich
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D002176:Candida albicans / Q000528:radiation effects*; D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000517:prevention & control; D003020:Clothing; D005260:Female; D003368:Gossypium; D006801:Humans; D007846:Laundering; D008872:Microwaves; D012008:Recurrence; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*