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CH. 7: The Control of Microbial Growth Flashcards

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ignaz semmelweis/joseph lister

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first efforts on microbial control (~100 years ago)

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methods of control (2)

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physical

chemical

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sepsis:

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refers to microbial contamination

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asepsis:

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the absence of significant contamination

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sterilization:

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removing ALL microbial life

via heating and filtration

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sterilant:

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sterilizing agent

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commercial sterilization (and procedure):

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killing C. botulinum endospores (via heating)

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disinfection:

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removing/destroying pathogens (vegetative cells, NOT endospores)

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antisepsis:

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removing pathogens from (disinfection of) LIVING TISSUE

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degerming:

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removing microbes from a limited area

  • *mechanical removal**
    e. g. alcohol swabs
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sanitization:

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lowering microbial counts to levels safe for public health and to minimize disease transmission

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biocide/germicide:

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killing microbes (NOT endospores)

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bacteriostasis:

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INHIBITING, not killing, microbes

i.e. stops growth temporarily

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rate of microbial death?

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bacterial populations tend to die at a constant rate

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effectiveness of antimicrobial treatment depends on:

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  1. number of microbes
  2. environment
  3. time of exposure
  4. microbial characteristics
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[# of microbes] larger populations…

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take longer to eliminate

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[environment] organic matter…

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inhibits antimicrobial chemicals

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[environment] temperature:

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disinfectants work better in warmer environments

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[environment]

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biofilms
fat/proteins protect microbes when heat treated
acidic conditions are favourable for disinfectants

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[time of exposure]

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extended exposure time is more effective against resistant microbes or endospores

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[microbial characteristics] gram positive…

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gram + bacteria more susceptible than gram negative (due to lipopolysaccharide in gram negative cell wall)

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actions of microbial control agents (3)

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  1. alteration of membrane permeability
  2. damage to proteins
  3. damage to nucleic acids
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[actions of microbial control agents]

alteration of membrane permeability

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–> target phospholipids and proteins to cause leaks in plasma membrane

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[actions of microbial control agents]

damage to proteins

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–> heat and chemicals can denature enzymes (hydrogen bonds are more easily destroyed than covalent bonds)

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[actions of microbial control agents]

damage to nucleic acids

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  • -> heat, chemicals, radiation can damage DNA/RNA thus interfering with vital functions (replications, metabolic enzymes)
  • -> often lethal to microbial cells
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Heat

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  • used to sterilize (lab media, glassware, hospital instruments, preserve canned food)
    • DENATURES & INACTIVATE PROTEINS
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resistance of microbes to heat treatment is assessed by:

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thermal death point (TDP) and thermal death time (TDT) (these give an idea of severity of treatment to kill a population of bacteria)

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thermal death point (TDP):

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lowest temperature at which cells in a culture are killed IN TEN MINUTES.

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thermal death time (TDT):

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minimal time during which ALL CELLS in a culture are killed at a given temperature.

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decimal reduction time (DRT):

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minutes required to kill 90% of a population at a given temperature

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moist heat sterilization

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DENATURES proteins
boiling for 10 mins = kills vegetative forms of bacteria, fungi, and their spores, and most viruses
(not perfect for sterilization - some viruses, endospres can resist boiling for a long time)

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(moist heat sterilization) autoclave

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steam under pressure

@ 15 psi & 121C: all organisms AND endospores in contact will die within 15 minutes

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steam sterilization, steam must…

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contact item’s surface

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pasteurization

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reduces spoilage organisms and pathogens

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equivalent tx to pasteurization

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30 mins at 63C

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high-temperature short-time pasteurization:

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72C for 15 seconds for milk

    • thermoduric organisms survive
  • unlikely to cause disease
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ultra-high-temperature sterilization:

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140C for <1 sec for milk

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dry heat sterilization

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kills by OXIDATION

    • dry heat
    • flaming
    • incineration
    • hot-air sterilization = longer time than moist heat because it takes longer for heat in air to be transferred to a cold body (ie. hot air needs 170C for 2 HRS; autoclave needs 121C for 15 mins)
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filtration

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    • used for heat sensitive materials

- - passage of liquid or air through a screen-like material with pores small enough to catch intended target

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HEPA filter removes microbes

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> 0.3 um

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Membrane filtration removes microbes

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> 0.22 um

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physical methods of microbial control (3)

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lower temperature/quick freezing
high pressure
dessication
osmotic pressure

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[physical control] low temperature

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inhibits microbial growth

    • refigeration is generally bacteriostatic
    • deep-freezing
    • quick freezing will usually make bacteria dormant (a slow thaw will do more damage)
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[physical control] high pressure

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denatures proteins and carbohydrates

– preserves flavours, colours, and nutrients

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[physical control] dessication

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prevents metabolism but DOES NOT KILL immediately

    • lyophilization (freeze-drying)
    • no effect on endospores or viruses
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[physical control] osmotic pressure causes..

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plasmolysis

– NOT effective against moles

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radiation effect depends on (3)

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wavelength
intensity
duration

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ionizing radiation mechanism

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ionizes water to release OH hydroxyl (funny little dot thing)
damages DNA

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ionizing radiation examples

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x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams

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nonionizing radiation mechanism

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damages DNA

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nonionizing radiation example

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UV, 260 nm

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microwaves kill by

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heat; not especially antimicrobial

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ionizing radiation

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have shorter wavelength - usually <1nm

have more energy

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ionizing radiation used in sterilization of

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pharmaceuticals
disposable dental and medical supplies – plastic syringes, gloves, suturing materials, catheters
some foods (low-level ionizing radiation)

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ionizing radiation target theory of damage

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    • passage of radiation through cellular structures = called a hit
    • one or few hits cause nonlethal mutations
    • many hits are likely to cause sufficient deleterious mutations
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nonionizing radiation

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longer wavelength (e.g. UV)

  • damages DNA by formation of covalent bonds between adjacent pyrimidines, usually thymines (forms thymine dimers)
  • thymine dimers interfere with DNA replication
  • most effective wavelength for killing bacteria is 260 nm
  • UV lamps used in hospital rooms, nurseries, operating rooms, cafeteria
  • used to disinfect vaccines and certain medical products
  • UV not very penetrating, so organism must be directly exposed to it
  • disadvantage: can damage our eyes, cause burns and skin cancer
  • UV from sun has shorter damaging wavelength but it’s filtered by ozone layer
  • microbial pigments may also protect from sun
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chemical methods of microbial control

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few achieve sterility
– most reduce populations to safe levels or remove vegetative vells of pathogens
no one single disinfectant is appropriate for all situations

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5 principles of effective disinfection

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  1. concentration of disinfectant
  2. organic matter
  3. pH
  4. ability of disinfectant to contact microbe
  5. time
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two methods for testing disinfectant effectiveness

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  1. use-dilution test (recommended)

2. disk-diffusion method (used in teaching labs)

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use-dilution test

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  • metal cylinders dipped in test bacteria then dried
  • dried cultures are placed in disinfectant for 10 min at 20C
  • cylinders are transferred to culture media to determine whether bacteria survived treatment
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phenol and penolics

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disrupt plasma membranes

  • remain active on surfaces for longer periods and when in contact with organics
  • effective on Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • suitable for pus, saliva and feces
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phenol

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  • first used by Lister
  • was effective at controlling sewage odour
  • > 1% concentration has significant antimicrobial effects
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phenolics

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less irritating or increased activity

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bisphenols

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also disrupt plasma membranes

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(bisphenol) hexachlorophene

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  • used in hospitals (surgeries, nurseries)

- prescription lotion

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(bisphenol) triclosan

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  • soaps
  • toothpaste
  • incorporated into kitchen equipment (knife handles, cutting boards)
  • resistance is being reported
  • inhibits an enzyme affecting lipid synthesis
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biguanides mechanism

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primarily disrupt plasma membranes

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(bisguanides) chlorhexidine

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  • used on skin and mucous membranes

- in alcohol or detergent solution, can be used for surgical hand scrubs and pre-op skin preparation

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(bisguanides) alexidine

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  • more rapid
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(halogen) iodine

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  • very effective: works against all bacteria, many endospores, some fungi and viruses
  • alter protein synthesis and membranes by complexing amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids
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(iodine) Tinctures

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in aqueous alcohol

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(iodine) Iodophores

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in organic molecules, e.g. Betadine

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(halogen) chlorine

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  • hyochlorous acid (HOCl) formed with water
    CHLORAMINE: chlorine + ammonia
    –> is less effective than hypochlorite but long-lasting
  • oxidizing agents, prevents enzymes from functioning
  • effective against cysts and endospores at higher concentrations
  • widely used (municipal systems, swimming pools, surface disinfectant)
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alcohols

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  • kills bacteria and fungi, enveloped viruses
  • ethanol (70% is optimal), isopropanol (denature proteins, dissolve lipids, requires water)
  • not really useful as an antiseptic
  • enhance effects of other chemical agents
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metals and what kind of action?

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  • Ag, Hg, Cu, and Zn

- have Oligodynamic action (denatures proteins)

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silver sulfadiazine used

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as a topical cream on burns

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copper compounds used

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as either an algicide or antifungal agent

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Hg used

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as an antifungal agent in paints

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Zn is used

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as an antimicrobial put into some construction materials, mouthwashes, and antidandruff shampoos

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[surfactants/surface-active agents]

soap:

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mechanical (emulsification)

degerming

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[surfactants/surface-active agents]

acid-anionic detergents:

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  • anion reacts with plasma membrane

- sanitizing and nontoxic

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[surfactants/surface-active agents]

quaternary ammonium compounds (cationic detergents):

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  • denature proteins, disrupt plasma membrane

- bactericidal, virucidal (enveloped viruses), fungicidal, amebicidal

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[chemical food preservatives]

organic acids and their salts:

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  • inhibit metabolism
  • sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, calcium proprionate
  • -> control molds and bacteria in foods and cosmetics
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[chemical food preservatives]

nitrate (from NaNO3 and NaNO2) prevents..:

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endospore germination in meats (controls botulism)

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[chemical food preservatives]

antibiotics in food

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Nisin and natamycin prevent spoilage of cheese

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aldehydes

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  • very effective
  • inactivate proteins by covalent cross-linking with functional groups (-NH2, -OH, -COOH, -SH)
  • Glutaraldehyde and ortho-phthalaldehyde (use: medical equipment)
  • formaldehyde gas
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gaseous sterilants

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  • used in a closed chamber
  • cross-linking of nucleic acids and proteins
  • use: heat-sensitive material (ethylene oxide)
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plasma

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  • gas excited by electromagnetic field
  • free radicals destroy microbes, even endospores
  • use: tubular instruments (e.g. scopes)
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supercritical fluids

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  • compressed CO2 with gaseous and liquid properties

- use: medical implants and food

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peroxygens

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  • oxidizing agents

- use: contaminated surfaces (O3, H2O2, peracetic acid, benzoyl peroxide)

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[peroxygens] gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) use

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sterilize hospital rooms

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[peroxygens] peracetic acid use

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powerful sterilant and leaves no toxic residues, just water and acetic acid, and can be used on food

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[peroxygens] ozone (O3) use

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supplements chlorine, too reactive to use on its own

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order of microorganisms from most resistant to least resistant to CHEMICAL biocides:

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Prions
Endospores of bacteria
Mycobacteria
Cysts of protozoa
Vegetative protozoa
Gram-negative bacteria
Fungi, including most fungal spores
Viruses without envelopes
Gram-positive bacteria
Viruses with lipid envelopes
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_____ (chemical antimicrobial) is most effective against endospores and mycobacteria

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Glutaraldehyde

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