What is the main difference between sterilization and disinfection?

Practice Questions

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What is the main difference between sterilization and disinfection?
  1. Sterilization kills all microbes; disinfection reduces them
  2. Disinfection kills all microbes; sterilization reduces them
  3. Sterilization is faster than disinfection
  4. Disinfection is only for surfaces, sterilization is for instruments

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main difference between sterilization and disinfection?
  • Step 1: Understand that both sterilization and disinfection are methods used to control germs.
  • Step 2: Know that sterilization means killing all types of germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
  • Step 3: Learn that disinfection means reducing the number of germs to a safe level, but not necessarily killing all of them.
  • Step 4: Remember that sterilization is used for medical tools and equipment, while disinfection is often used on surfaces and objects.
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