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.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 101-109 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Infection and Chemotherapy |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jun 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 by The Korean Society of Infectious Diseases.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Disinfection
- Infection control
- Sterilization
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