The use of chemical agents directly on exposed body surfaces to destroy or inhibit vegetative pathogens is Group of answer choices sanitization. sterilization. disinfection. antisepsis.
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- Sanitization: Reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level. - Sterilization: Completely destroying all forms of microbial life. - Disinfection: Destroying or inhibiting the growth of pathogens on non-living surfaces. - Antisepsis: Preventing or Show more…
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