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The process that destroys pathogenic organisms but is not always effective against spores and viruses is?
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Disinfection
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What is the body's primary defence against diseases?
This may or may not be what you had in mind, but the first line of defense is the skin, which keeps out pathogenic organisms. Then there is the immune system.
What is the biggest challenge in the field of microbiology?
Developing new antibiotics that are effective against multi-drug resistant strains of pathogenic bacteria such as methicillin resistant Staph.
What is the antimicrobial activity of patchouli?
Patchouli oil was investigated for antimicrobial activity against a panel of ten human pathogenic bacteria and eight human pathogenic fungi. It showed a significant antimicrobial activity against all tested organisms compared to standard antibiotic Ampicillin. However, patchouli is more active against Gram positive than Gram negative bacteria.
Does penicillin cure all infections and bacteria?
Penicillin is NOT effective against gram positive and negative cocci and gram positive bacilli only. it is not effective against rest of the organisms.
What were the first true antibiotics used against pathogenic bacteria?
penicillins
Is chlorine effective against all the disease causing agents?
Free chlorine is effective against all pathogenic contaminants when added to water in high concentrations and provided a long enough contact time.However, at practical concentrations free chlorine is ineffective in dis-activating protozoa, particularly Cryptosporidium, Parvum oocysts and Giardia lamblia cysts.
A vaccine can protect you against a disease because it?
kills any pathogenic bacteria in your body
Against which organism are disinfectants effective?
Disinfectants are effective against vegetative cells and viruses, but not endospores.
What ways in which non pathogenic organisms benefit man?
Non-pathogenic bacteria are bacteria that don't cause diseases. The bacteria that ferment yogurt are non-pathogenic.
What is super effective against gallade?
Ghost & Flying. I believe that's it! Not dark or bug because although they're super-effective against Psychic, they are not-effective against Fighting. And not Psychic, because though it's super-effective against Fighting, it's not-effective against Psychic.
Is metranidazole effective against strep throat?
Metronidazole is not effective against the step throat.
What is most effective against flying Pokemon?
electric and ice are effective against flying
