Table 2.
List of strains tested and their origins, with concentration and percentage of germination of spores in stock solutions.
| Tested Strains | Origins | Spore Concentration (mL−1) | Spore Germination Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. perfringens | Hospital environment, surface (UHT) | 1.24 × 108 | 86.29% |
| C. botulinum | Hospital environment, surface (UHT) | 1.14 × 108 | 90.35% |
| C. sporogenes | Hospital environment, surface (UHT) | 3.20 × 107 | 93.75% |
| C. tertium | Hospital environment, surface (UHT) | 2.67 × 108 | 93.26% |
| P. sordellii | Hospital environment, surface (UHT) | 1.24 × 108 | 91.13% |
| C. difficile | CSUR (P8093) | 1.32 × 108 | 90.15% |
| P. sordellii | DSM 2141 | 1.19 × 108 | 92.44% |
| B. subtilis | DSM 347 | 3.17 × 108 | 94.63% |
| B. cereus | DSM 106266 | 2.97 × 108 | 93.60% |