Table 2.
Cold atmospheric plasma studies.
| Ref. | Species | Plasma Source | Methodology | Log10 Reduction | Inoculation Source | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [54] |
E. coli
E. mundtii |
Plasma device (HandPlaSter) | 4 cycles | Lethal | Surviving cells on solid medium | No |
| [58] | S. aureus | Radio frequency plasma pen (kinpen09®) | 6 repetitions for period of 6 h | No data | Same medium with microorganisms for all experimental procedures | No |
| [50] |
S. aureus (MRSA) P. aeruginosa |
Radiofrequency source with helium as working gas | 6 cycles | Sublethal (S. aureus) Lethal (P. aeruginosa) |
Same bacterial suspension for all cycles | No |