The discussion question for today is, What is steam sterilization? Describe how it works, why it is so widely used, what are the limitations and what are the benefits.
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It involves the use of high-pressure saturated steam to kill microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The process of steam sterilization works by exposing the items to be sterilized to high-pressure steam at temperatures typically ranging from 121 Show more…
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