Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? Virucide - inactivates viruses Germicide - kills microbes Sterilant-destroys all living microorganisms Bacteriostatic- ills vegetative bacterial cells

Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? Virucide - inactivates viruses Germicide - kills microbes Sterilant-destroys all living microorganisms Bacteriostatic- ills vegetative bacterial cells

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter21: Infection Control And Medical Asepsis

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Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched?
Virucide - inactivates viruses
Germicide - kills microbes
Sterilant-destroys all living microorganisms
Bacteriostatic - kills vegetative bacterial cells

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