Log10 steps | HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER

Measure to describe the reduction of microorganisms. Example: With an initial figure of 10⁶ germs per ml (the log₁₀ value equals 6) and a disinfectant that reduces the number to 10³ germs per ml (the log₁₀ value equals 3) the number of microorganisms is reduced by 3 log₁₀ steps.

Back to overview

Video: Log reduction

This might also interest you

Marburg virus

Marburg virus is a filamentous, bacillus or sometimes U-shaped, enveloped virus of the Filoviridae family. Marburg virus infections trigger haemorrhagic fever and damage the organs. Transmission seems to occur primarily via direct contact with...

Home

Sustainability Reporting

In order to mitigate climate change, hospitals will also be required to become significantly more sustainable in the future. But what are the regulatory challenges facing large facilities starting in 2025? And what areas need to be reported on?