NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Thermal or chemical destruction of pathogenic and other types of microorganisms. Disinfection is less lethal than sterilization because it destroys most recognized pathogenic microorganisms but not necessarily all microbial forms (e.g., bacterial spores).

Detailed explanation-2: -“Disinfection” means the procedure that kills pathogenic microorganisms, but not necessarily their spores.

Detailed explanation-3: -➢Sterilization=process that destroys all microorganisms, both pathogens & nonpathogens, including spores & viruses. Example: Steam under pressure, gas, radiation, & chemicals can be used to sterilize objects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Drying method of sterilization has no effect on spores.

Detailed explanation-5: -Disinfection and sterilisation using heat Heat treatment is the most effective routine means of destroying the infectivity of all microorganisms, including BBV, and mainly involves the use of autoclaves (pressure steam sterilisers).