Antimicrobial potential of ozone: perspectives and uses in veterinary medicine

Authors

  • Eduardo Nascente Escola de Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Sarah Chagas Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Andréia Cândido Pessoa Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Moema Matos Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Maria Auxiliadora Andrade Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Livia Pascoal Universidade Federal de Goiás

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n9a412.1-14

Keywords:

oxidative agent, disinfection, bacterial inactivation, ozone therapy, ozonation

Abstract

When multidrug-resistant microorganisms emerged, the search for alternative methods that are able to destroy microorganisms and are environmentally sustainable has intensified. Ozone appears in this scenario for its high oxidative potential, being effective in inactivating and destroying bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even parasites. It is used as a disinfectant in many industries and in wastewater treatment. Recently, its applicability in veterinary medicine has been investigated. Experimental activities showed its high antibacterial potential in veterinary therapy, as a method for environmental disinfection in livestock and water treatment in fish farms. In summary, ozone contributes to increasing safety of food of animal origin.

Published

2019-10-21

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Antimicrobial potential of ozone: perspectives and uses in veterinary medicine. (2019). Pubvet, 13(09). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n9a412.1-14

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