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What is the term for the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is characterized by red papules at the opening of hair follicles on the scalp?
What are substances produced by some microorganisms and referred to as phenolics, proven to kill the bacterium causing tuberculosis?
What are substances produced by some microorganisms and referred to as phenolics, proven to kill the bacterium causing tuberculosis?
Which type of bacteria cause infections like strep throat and blood poisoning?
Which type of bacteria cause infections like strep throat and blood poisoning?
What is a disease transmitted through coughing or sneezing that is caused by bacteria?
What is a disease transmitted through coughing or sneezing that is caused by bacteria?
Which type of pathogens are destroyed through the use of tuberculocidal disinfectants?
Which type of pathogens are destroyed through the use of tuberculocidal disinfectants?
What is the specific term used for disinfectants capable of destroying viruses?
What is the specific term used for disinfectants capable of destroying viruses?
How do viruses replicate within biological organisms?
How do viruses replicate within biological organisms?
Which term describes a small parasitic submicroscopic particle that resides in biological cells and is capable of infecting them?
Which term describes a small parasitic submicroscopic particle that resides in biological cells and is capable of infecting them?
What do tuberculocidal disinfectants specifically target for destruction?
What do tuberculocidal disinfectants specifically target for destruction?
