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Define sterilization |
Sterilization is defined as the process by which an article, surface or medium is freed of all living microorganisms either in the vegetative spore state. |
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Disinfection |
Disinfection destruction or removal of all pathogenic organisms , or organisms capable of giving rise to infection. |
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Antisepsis. |
It's is used to indicate the prevention of infection usually by inhibiting the growth of bacteria in wounds or tissues. |
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Bacriocides or germicides |
Are agents which are able to kill bacteria |
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Bacteriostatic agents |
Prevents further multiplications of the bacteria, which may however remain alive. |
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Classification of the sterilization agents |
1)Physical agents 2)Chemicals |
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What are physical agents of the sterilization |
1) sunlight 2) Drying 3) Dry heat :flaming ,incineration,hot air 4)Moist heat: Pasteurization,Boiling, Steam under pressure. 5)Filtration:Candles,Asbestos pads,Membranes 6)Radiation 7)Ultrasonic and sonic vibration |
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What are chemical agent of sterilization |
1)Alcohol 2)Aldehydes. 3)Dyes 4)Halogens |
