Table 2.
Range of effectiveness of photosensitization
| log10 -unit reduction | Classificationa | No. of strains (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 0.99 | Resistant | 391 (52.1) |
| 1 – 1.99 | Intermediate sensitive | 210 (28.0) |
| 2 – 5.1 | Sensitive | 149 (19.9) |
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| Total | 750 (100) | |
Categorization made due to lethal and sub-lethal damage caused by photoinactivation