This study is concerned with the use of ultraviolet irradiation for sterilizing or inactivating viruses and bacteria in biological fluid preparations. Of special interest for public health are a discussion of the biological effectiveness of ultraviolet irradiation of fluids, and a description of an apparatus for uniform exposure of microthin films to irradiation.
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