DECONTAMINATION OF ARTICLES MADE BY TUBERCULOUS PATIENTS IN PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION - A STUDY USING CARBOXIDE GAS

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A decontamination procedure for articles handled by tuberculous patients utilizing the nonexplosive, noninflammable gas, Carboxide, is described. Studies indicate that the tubercle bacilli is sensitive to this gas. Carboxide was harmless to many types of materials and to personnel when used properly in specially designed apparatus. The following materials were exposed to this gas without detrimental effect: leather, wool, cotton, rayon, silk, felt, nylon, paper, plastic, wood, straw, oil, pottery, metals, semiprecious stones, linoleum, cellophane, metallic textiles, and rubber.

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