UVGI can kill or inactivate M. tuberculosis and other bacteria and viruses contained in droplet nuclei. Various studies have shown that the use of UVGI is effective at disinfecting air containing M. tuberculosis. (Ref. 1) (Ref. 2)
It can be used as a complement to other control measures in situations where clearing M. tuberculosis from the air is important.
Ideally, the UVGI should be on for as long as possible in order to deactivate the M. tuberculosis as there is a specific dose required to kill the bacilli.
