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Disinfection of Instruments & Equipment

Disinfection of Instruments & Equipment

January 2009

This information is not intended to be inclusive of all approved high, intermediate and low-level disinfectants.

High-Level of Disinfection

High-level disinfection kills all micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses) except bacterial spores.

Intermediate Level of Disinfection

Intermediate level of disinfection kills most bacteria, fungi, viruses and mycobacteria (tuberculodial).

Low-Level of Disinfection

Low-level of disinfection kills some viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

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