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What is the term for the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?

  • Toxins
  • Tuberculosis
  • Virucidal
  • Sterilization (correct)
  • Which term refers to a superficial fungal infection primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp?

  • Tinea barbae (correct)
  • Abscesses
  • Streptococci
  • Tinea capitis
  • What is another term for barber's itch?

  • Tinea barbae (correct)
  • Abscesses
  • Tuberculosis
  • Virucidal
  • Which of the following is characterized by red papules at the opening of hair follicles on the scalp?

    <p>Tinea capitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are substances produced by some microorganisms and referred to as phenolics, proven to kill the bacterium causing tuberculosis?

    <p>Tuberculocidal disinfectants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacteria cause infections like strep throat and blood poisoning?

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

    What is a disease transmitted through coughing or sneezing that is caused by bacteria?

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

    Which type of pathogens are destroyed through the use of tuberculocidal disinfectants?

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

    What is the specific term used for disinfectants capable of destroying viruses?

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

    How do viruses replicate within biological organisms?

    <p>By taking over the host cell's reproductive function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a small parasitic submicroscopic particle that resides in biological cells and is capable of infecting them?

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

    What do tuberculocidal disinfectants specifically target for destruction?

    <p>Tuberculosis-causing bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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