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MICROBIAL GROWTH PHASES II Flashcards

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kills bacteria by injuring the cell membrane which results to leakage of cell’s content

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phenol/phenolic

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CHEMICAL METHODS OF MICROBIAL CONTROL

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phenol/phenolic
alcohols
halogens
heavy metals
aldehydes
peroxygens
surface-active agent
gaseous sterilant
organic acid
biguanides

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2
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results in protein denaturation and lipid dissolution

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alcohols

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oxidizing agent

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halogens

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types of halogens:

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iodine - wound aseptic
chlorine - water disinfection
fluorine - used in toothpaste

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5
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used in protein and enzyme denaturation

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heavy metals

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types of heavy metals with meaning

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copper sulfate
silver nitrate
mercury
thimerosal
zinc oxide nanoparticles

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7
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algicide in swimming pool

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Bordeaux mixture

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8
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currently used for neonatal gonorrhea

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erythromycin

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old Merthiolate, new Merthiolate

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thimerosal, benzalkonium chloride

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very effective antimicrobial

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aldehydes

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types of aldehydes

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formaldehyde
glutaraldehyde

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preservative (used in embalming)

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formaldehyde

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13
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less irritating than formaldehyde

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glutaraldehyde

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14
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antiseptic/irrigating agent for deep wound

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hydrogen peroxide

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kills bacteria, algae, plants, snails, fungi

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copper sulfate

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types of surface-active agents:

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soap and base anionic detergents
acid anionic detergents
cationic detergents

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used to be prophylactic agent for opthalmia

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silver nitrate

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used in skin degerming

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soap and base-anionic detergents

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sanitizers in dairy and food processing industries

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acid-anionic detergents

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antiseptic for skin, instruments, utensils, rubber good

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cationic detergents

21
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quaternary ammonium compound most commonly used antimicrobial preservative.

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benzalkonium chloride

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quaternary ammonium salt antiseptic used in mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, breath and nasal sprays.

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cetylpyridinium chloride

23
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for protein denaturation

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gaseous sterilant

24
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has very high penetrating power and denatures microbial proteins

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ethylene oxide

25
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inhibits metabolic reactions

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organic acids

26
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disrupts the plasma membrane

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biguanides

27
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brand of mouthwash/gargle

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orahex

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