the control of microbial growth
-refers to microbial contamination.
-is the absence of significant contamination.
-prevent microbial contamination of wounds.
Another words/terminologies to know!
-removal of all microbial life.
-killing C. botulinum endospores
-removal of pathogens.
-removal of pathogens from living tissue.
-removal of microbes from a limited area.
-lower microbial counts on eating utensils.
-kills microbes.
-inhibiting, not killing, microbes.
PHYSICAL METHODS OF MICROBIAL CONTROL
- HEAT
- DECIMAL REDUCTION TIME
- STEAM STERILIZATION
- AUTOCLAVE
- FILTRATION
- LOW TEMPERATURE
- HIGH-PRESSURE
- DESSICATION
- OSMOTIC PRESSURE
- PASTEURIZATION
- RADIATION
CHEMICAL METHODS OF MICROBIAL CONTROLS
- Concentration of disinfectant
- Organic matter
- pH
- Time
types of disinfectants
- Phenol
- Phenolics
- Bisphenols
- Biguanides
- Alcohols
- Halogens
- Aldehydes
- Heavy metals
- Surface-active agents or surfactants
- Chemical food preservatives
- Peroygens
- Gaseous sterilants
PRIONS is the most resistant.
AND
VIRUSES with LIPID ENVELOPES is the least resistant.
AND
VIRUSES with LIPID ENVELOPES is the least resistant.