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What is the recommended dilution of a 5.25% solution of sodium hypochlorite according to CDC?
What is the recommended dilution of a 5.25% solution of sodium hypochlorite according to CDC?
Which heavy metal salt is commonly used as an antiseptic?
Which heavy metal salt is commonly used as an antiseptic?
What is the main mechanism of antibacterial activity for phenolics?
What is the main mechanism of antibacterial activity for phenolics?
What is the contact time required for formaldehyde to be effective against mycobacteria?
What is the contact time required for formaldehyde to be effective against mycobacteria?
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Which aldehyde is known for its sporicidal action within 3 to 10 hours?
Which aldehyde is known for its sporicidal action within 3 to 10 hours?
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Which compound is non-sporicidal and found in germicidal soaps?
Which compound is non-sporicidal and found in germicidal soaps?
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Which heavy metal salt is used in eye drops for Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Which heavy metal salt is used in eye drops for Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
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What makes glutaraldehyde effective against HIV and Hepatitis B?
What makes glutaraldehyde effective against HIV and Hepatitis B?
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Which compound is commonly found in hospital floors for its antibactericidal effect through cell wall disruption?
Which compound is commonly found in hospital floors for its antibactericidal effect through cell wall disruption?
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What is the cornerstone of modern infection control programs to prevent nosocomial infections?
What is the cornerstone of modern infection control programs to prevent nosocomial infections?
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Which type of infection is confined to one area of the body with signs and symptoms localized in that area?
Which type of infection is confined to one area of the body with signs and symptoms localized in that area?
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What type of infection spreads throughout the body via blood and lymphatic system?
What type of infection spreads throughout the body via blood and lymphatic system?
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Which type of systemic infection is defined as the presence of bacteria in the blood without active multiplication?
Which type of systemic infection is defined as the presence of bacteria in the blood without active multiplication?
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Which type of systemic infection involves active multiplication of organisms in the blood?
Which type of systemic infection involves active multiplication of organisms in the blood?
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What is the term for an infection that starts locally in one part of the body and then spreads to other areas?
What is the term for an infection that starts locally in one part of the body and then spreads to other areas?
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What do the initials 'Py' and 'Emia' stand for in Pyemia?
What do the initials 'Py' and 'Emia' stand for in Pyemia?
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What is the primary means through which nosocomial infections can be avoided?
What is the primary means through which nosocomial infections can be avoided?
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What is the term for an infection that spreads through blood and lymphatic vessels throughout the body?
What is the term for an infection that spreads through blood and lymphatic vessels throughout the body?
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