Categories: All - disinfection - sterilization

by Jenny Doriot 16 years ago

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Terminology of Microbial Control

Microbial control encompasses various methods and terminologies aimed at managing and eliminating microorganisms. Sterilization, a critical concept, involves the complete destruction of all microbial life, often achieved through heating or chemical agents known as sterilants.

Terminology of Microbial Control

Terminology of Microbial Control

stat or -stasis: inhibit growth

cide: kills

Degerming

sanitization: high temp washing
skin swab before injection
mechanical removal of microbes

Disinfection

antisepsis on living tissue...antiseptic
chemical disinfectant on inert
chemicals, UV radiation, boiling water and steam
destruction of vegetative, non-endospore forming pathogens

Sterilization

commercial sterilization: limited heat treatment in canning
sterilant: sterlizing agent
heating most common method
destruction of ALL forms of microbial life