Review of Disinfection and Sterilization – Back to the Basics
Infection and Chemotherapy
;
: 101-109, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-722000
ABSTRACT
In-depth knowledge of disinfection and sterilization is a key component of infection control. Sterilization completely removes a spore, whereas disinfection cannot. Disinfectants are classified as oxidants and non-oxidants. The decision regarding which method to apply is based on Spaulding's classification. In this article, disinfection and sterilization are thoroughly reviewed, and extensive information from basic to practical points is discussed.
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Main subject:
Spores
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Sterilization
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Disinfection
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Classification
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Oxidants
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Infection Control
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Disinfectants
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Methods
Language:
English
Journal:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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