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Controlling Microbial Growth in Vitro
Controlling Microbial Growth in Vitro
FACTORS TO CONSIDER:
Should have a broad antimicrobial spectrum
Fast ing Not affected by the presence of
organic matter
Nontoxic to human tissues and
noncorrosive
Should leave a residual antimicrobial film on
surface soluble in water and easy to apply
inexpensive and easy to prepare
Stable as both a concentrate and a working
solution
Odorless
ANTISEPTICS
May safely be used on human tissues.
Reduce the number of organisms on the
surface of the skin; do not penetrate pores
and hair follicles.
Antiseptic soaps and scrubbing are used by
healthcare personnel to remove organisms
lodged in pores or folds of the skin.