Use of chemical agents to destroy microbes on skin or tissues Reinoval of microbes from surfaces by scrubbing Removal or destruction of all microbes Use of chemical agents to destroy microbes on surfaces used by the public Use of physical/chemical agents to destroy microbes on non-living objects Free of contamination by pathogens Antisepsis (antiseptic) Aseptic Degerming Sanitization Sterilization Disinfection

Use of chemical agents to destroy microbes on skin or tissues Reinoval of microbes from surfaces by scrubbing Removal or destruction of all microbes Use of chemical agents to destroy microbes on surfaces used by the public Use of physical/chemical agents to destroy microbes on non-living objects Free of contamination by pathogens Antisepsis (antiseptic) Aseptic Degerming Sanitization Sterilization Disinfection

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter2: The Science Of Microbiology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4TBP

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