The influence of gaseous ozone on the growth of fungi isolated from clinical and environmental samples

Background: Disinfection is performed in our laboratory using sodium hypochlorite, glutaraldehyde, alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide. All these products are known for their harmful side effects on human and ecological health. As a part of the search new sterilization methods that respect environment much more, we were interested studying antifungal activity ozone gas most isolated fungi hospital "University Hospital Center Hassani Abdelkader Sidi Bel Abbes". Methods: This study focused gaseous common fungal isolates hospital, with consideration duration exposure to ozone. Results: The fungicidal effect molds was more effective compared its yeasts, it makes possible inhibit reproduction growth molds, particular filamentous commonly dermatophytes. A longer would seem be effective. Conclusion: Ozone can alternative disinfection techniques, especially