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-a chemical used to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the skin
-cleaning around the wound w/ hydrogen peroxide |
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-a chemical used to inhibit the growth of bacteria on inanimate (nonliving) objects.
-using Lysol to wipe countertop or w/ soapy dishcloth |
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-chemicals used to inhibit the growth within animals themselves
-taking antibiotics to stop infection |
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-method in comparing disinfectant effectiveness
-Phenol (carbolic acid) has been the standard disinfectant to which others are compared to under same conditions |
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| Two organisms that are used in the Phenol coefficient test |
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1. Salmonella typhi
2. Staphylococcus aureus |
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| Indication of Phenol coefficient test |
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-a p.c. of 1.0 means that the disinfectant being test has the same effectiveness as phenol
-a p.c. of less than 1.0 means disinfectant is less effective than phenol
-a p.c. greater than 1.0 means it is more effective than phenol |
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