disinfectantsDefinition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Jump to: navigation, searchFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Disinfectants are substances that are applied to non-living objects to destroy microorganisms that are living on the objects. Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms, especially not resistant bacterial spores; it is less effective than sterilisation, which is an extreme physical and / or chemical process that kills all types of life. Disinfectants are different from other antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics, which destroy microorganisms within the body, and antiseptics, which destroy microorganisms on living tissue. Disinfectants are also different from biocides — the latter are intended to destroy all forms of life, not just microorganisms. Sanitisers are substances that simultaneously both clean and disinfect. Bacterial endospores are most resistant to disinfectants, but some viruses and bacteria also possess some tolerance. French and English prisoners of World War I who came back from Germany being disinfected in a factory hall in Twente, Holland / Netherlands, 1919.Disinfectants are frequently used in hospitals, dental surgeries, kitchens, and bathrooms to kill infectious organisms. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Why is the microbial resistance to many types of antibiotics, sanitizers and disinfectants occuring? Q. Why is the microbial resistance to many types of antibiotics, sanitizers and disinfectants occuring? Asked by Loviebrunette09 - Fri Nov 28 21:21:24 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Mutations to the antibiotics...some microbes die off when subjected to the antibiotics/sanitizers etc...those that are able to not be killed by the anti/santizers keep reproducing and build a resistance to the antis...so they reproduce and we must come up with an alternate that works on them...stronger or able to break up the microbes cell membranes to weaken their ability to infect an organism. Answered by Sammyleggs222 - Fri Nov 28 21:27:08 2008 What is the difference between disinfectants, antiseptics and antibiotics? Q. What is the difference between disinfectants, antiseptics and antibiotics? Asked by Kei Kei L - Fri Feb 22 23:45:12 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Antibiotics - medications that stop the growth or kill bacteria. Antiseptics - are cleansers used to kill germs on animate objects. Disinfectants - are solutions used on inanimate objects to stop the growth or kill the microorganisms. Answered by tranquil - Sat Feb 23 00:18:45 2008 Does over using disinfectants put us in danger?
Q. We are constantly being marketed desinfectant and antiseptic soaps, wipes and detergents that boast they kill 99.9% of germs. This tells me that there is a chance that the 0.1% of germs survive. That 0.1% percent would be more resistant to the poison we administer and get a chance to breed in a near sterile enviroment that is favourable to the germ as there is no competition for space and resources. So in this way we are making "germs" evolve stronger and more resistant to the componds we use to eliminate them. So when the day comes and we really need to be able to sterilise something we will run out of effective methods. Much in the same way as most antibiotics have become less efficient due to the amount they are prescribed and being… [cont.] Asked by Otavainen - Mon May 21 09:42:36 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I've read similar things. The overuse of anti bacterial ingredients in soaps and washing up liquids is just un necessary and from what I understand can make bacteria resistant to these chemicals. I think we should save them for when we really need them and yes, I think we probably are creating our own superbugs. It's worrying. Answered by flowerpot - Mon May 21 10:02:31 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "disinfectants"  onlineprnews.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:04:41 GMT+00:00 Online PR News (press release) A 99.999% reduction of MRSA and VRE on surfaces within 5 seconds is a level of performance that chemical disinfectants may never achieve. ...  waterworld.com Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:54:15 GMT+00:00 Water World Options include moving points of chlorination and applying alternative disinfectants such as UV radiation, ozone, and chlorine dioxide. ...  edition.cnn.com Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:24:09 GMT+00:00 CNN International The lack of soap, chlorine tablets and disinfectants , coupled with contaminated water and the lack of latrines, poses a serious health risk. ... From Google News Search: "disinfectants" From Yahoo Image Search: "disinfectants"  gardenerstips.co.uk hortoris ue, 20 Jul 2010 09:35:43 GM Some parts of the gardeners equipment need to be sterile to avoid passing on fungus and bacteria. Thanks to the European community not mall . disinfectants. are approved for garden purposes but this is how I continue to work in the garden. ... From Google Blog Search: "disinfectants"  washingtonpost.com Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:00:00 PST I've replaced most of my cleaning supplies with eco-friendly versions, but I'm not sure that Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds are strong enough ... washingtonpost.com.  youtube.com Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:00:54 PDT , thus leaving individual bacteria up to 1000 times more susceptible to disinfectants, antibiotics and immune functions. Transcript: Biofilms are ... youtube.com.  youtube.com Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:10:32 PDT and insecticides are not used, because these artificial stimulants and disinfectants compromise the desire for good soil and can also be dangerous ... youtube.com. From Google Video Search: "disinfectants" |
