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Microbiology
Undergraduate 2
03/16/2011

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Sterilization
Definition
process in which all life forms are killed or removed from an object or substance.
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Disenfection
Definition
Process which renders an article incapable of transmitting disease(pathogens destroyed at least)
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Virulence
Definition
the degree of pathogenicity.
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Nosocomial Infections
Definition
infection acquired while during hospital care.
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Aseptic Technique
Definition
Techniques which exclude potential infective agents from tissues or lab materials. (prevents sepsis /infection)
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Degerming
Definition
removal of microbes from a limited area of skin( alcohol /betadine)
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Purpose Of Sterilization
Definition
To prevent contamination of materials,media, and patients by bacteria, protozoa,fungi and viruses.
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