CHEMICAL METHODS OF MICROBIAL CONTROL Flashcards
refers to the use of
disinfectants, antiseptics, antibiotics, and chemotherapeutic antimicrobial chemicals.
chemical method
process of destroying all
living organisms and viruses.
sterilization
the elimination of microorganisms, but not necessarily endospores, from inanimate objects or surfaces.
disinfection
method of growing
microorganisms.
positive control
method of destroying
microorganisms
negative control
the process of
completely eliminating or destroying all
viable microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and bacterial spores, from surfaces, equipment, liquids, or biological materials.
sterilization
refers to the
process of reducing the number
of pathogenic microorganisms
on surfaces, equipment, or in the
environment to a level that is
considered safe for human
health or suitable for specific
purposes.
disinfection
refers to the process
of removing or reducing the presence
of contaminants, including
microorganisms, chemicals, or
hazardous substances, from surfaces,
equipment, or materials to a level that
is considered safe or suitable for use.
decontamination
refers to the process of
reducing the microbial population on
surfaces, equipment, or in the
environment to a level considered safe
for public health.
sanitization
a chemical agent
or substance used to kill or
inhibit the growth of pathogenic
microorganisms on surfaces,
equipment, or in the
environment.
disinfectant
a chemical agent
or substance applied to living
tissues, such as skin or mucous
membranes, to inhibit the
growth of microorganisms and
prevent infection.
antiseptic
is a chemical agent or
substance used to reduce the number of microorganisms on surfaces, equipment, or hands to a level considered safe for
public health.
sanitizer
a type of antimicrobial
agent produced naturally by
microorganisms or synthesized in the
laboratory.
used to
inhibit the growth of bacteria or kill
bacteria outright, thereby treating
bacterial infections in humans, animals,
and plants.
antibiotic
artificially synthesized
compounds used to treat microbial
infections in humans, animals, and
plants. These drugs are designed to
selectively target and inhibit the
growth of microorganisms, including
bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses,
while minimizing harm to the host.
chemotherapeutic synthetic drugs
refers to an agent or process that
kills microorganisms, such as bacteria,
fungi, or protozoa.
cidal
