title: [Effect of microwaves on the vegetative and spore forms of Bacillus stearothermophilus].
abstract: Microwave irradiation provides a rapid and effective method for sterilization of stainless steel scalpel blades or cover glasses contaminated by B. stearothermophilus. A study by SEM of vegetative forms showed that microwave irradiation induce a progressive series of alterations and finally the complete destruction of the microorganism. On the contrary there were no significant morphological variations of the spores after lethal irradiation by microwaves.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Anatomia Comparata, Università di Ferrara.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Salvatorelli
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rosaspina
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sartea
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Anzanel
mesh_terms: D001411:Geobacillus stearothermophilus / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008872:Microwaves; D013171:Spores, Bacterial / Q000528:radiation effects; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D013525:Surgical Instruments
vernacular_title: Azione delle microonde su forme vegetative e spore di Bacillus stearothermophilus.