Disinfection

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Disinfection is a process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects. In health-care settings, objects usually are disinfected by liquid chemicals or wet pasteurization.

Types of Disinfection[edit | edit source]

There are three levels of disinfection: high, intermediate, and low.

Methods of Disinfection[edit | edit source]

Disinfection can be achieved by physical or chemical methods.

Applications of Disinfection[edit | edit source]

Disinfection is used in many different contexts, including:

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