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Which of the following is NOT a physical method of microbial control?

Body Structures & Functions

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ISBN:9781285695495

Author:Scott

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Chapter16: Infection Control And Standard Precautions

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Which of the following is NOT a physical method of microbial control?

Freezing. Autoclave. flaming a loop. or ethylene oxide gas

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