Low-level disinfection definition
Low-level disinfection means a process capable of inactivating most bacteria, some viruses and fungi but not bacterial spores or Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. bovis. Examples of
Low-level disinfection means a type of disinfection which eliminates most bacteria, some viruses and some fungi, but which may not kill resistant microorganisms. Such disinfection may be accomplished through the use of processes that include, without limitation, soaking items in chemical disinfectants.
Low-level disinfection means a process capable of inactivating most bacteria, some viruses and fungi but not bacterial spores or Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. bovis. Examples of low-level disinfectants are quaternary ammonium compounds and certain iodophors or phenolics. Like intermediate-level products, low-level disinfectants are regulated by EPA and are appropriate for disinfecting environmental or medical equipment (non-instrument) surfaces.
More Definitions of Low-level disinfection
Low-level disinfection means that disinfection which kills most vegetative bacteria, fungi, and lipid viruses and does not kill spores and non-lipid viruses. Low-level disinfection is sometimes less active against some of the gram-negative rods (Pseudomonas) and Mycobacterium (TB).