Asepsis: Freedom from Infection

freedom from infection or infectious matierials

reduces the number, growth and spread of microorganisms. In medical asepsis, objects are referred to as clean and dirty

denotes the likely presence of microorganisms; some of which capable of causing infection.

denotes the absence of almost all microorganisms

disease causing microorganism

any microorganisms that come in contact with a sterile environment making it dirty or contaminated

refers to sterile technique; practices that keep an area or object free from all microorganisms. It includes the practices to destroy all microorganisms and spores

agents that destroy pathogens other than spores

agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms