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The complete destruction of all pathogenic microorganisms including bacterial spores from the surface of instruments and equipment is ____.

A) surgical asepsis
B) sanitization
C) disinfection
D) purification
E) sterilization

Pathogenic Microorganisms

Harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microbes that can cause diseases or infections in humans and other organisms.

Bacterial Spores

Bacterial spores are highly resistant, dormant structures formed by some bacteria to survive in adverse environmental conditions.

Surgical Asepsis

A set of sterilization practices and procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms in a surgical environment.

  • Distinguish between disinfection, sanitization, and sterilization in medical contexts.
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Haiden AylenOct 25, 2024
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