General Terms Used in the Control of Microorganisms скачать в хорошем качестве

General Terms Used in the Control of Microorganisms

Control of microorganisms involves various methods aimed at reducing, inhibiting, or completely eliminating microbes to prevent infection and disease. Sterilization is the complete destruction or removal of all forms of life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. Disinfection refers to the elimination of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects but does not usually destroy spores. Antisepsis is the application of chemical agents on living tissues to inhibit or destroy microorganisms. Decontamination makes objects safe to handle by reducing the number of microorganisms. Asepsis is the practice of preventing contamination by maintaining a microorganism-free environment. Sanitation lowers microbial load to safe public health levels. Pasteurization uses controlled heat to reduce microbial numbers in liquids without complete sterilization. Chemotherapy involves the use of chemical substances to treat infectious diseases within the body. Antimicrobial agents are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.