Infection Control and Treatment: Microbe Resistance and Terminology

Sterilization is a more expensive process compared to disinfection

Sterilization destroys viruses, while disinfection destroys bacteria

Sterilization requires higher temperatures, while disinfection uses chemical agents

Sterilization destroys all microbes, while disinfection only destroys vegetative pathogens (correct)

Staphylococcus aureus

Pseudomonas sp.

Bacterial endospores (correct)

Protozoan cysts

A process that destroys vegetative pathogens, but not endospores

A process that destroys all viable microbes, including viruses and endospores

A process that reduces the number of microbes to a safe level

Any cleansing technique that mechanically removes microbes (correct)

<p>The method of application (e.g., injection, inhalation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers