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Same problem with hand sanitizers: this practice will kill [most of] the viable bacteria but it cannot, and does not, affect the bacterial SPORES.
Consider the Autoclave, the only procedure - 123 degrees C [steam] for 20 minutes - that can yield a 100% rate of sterilization.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y agoFor some bacteria acid suppresses growth but for others it has no effect on growth. But even for the bacteria whose growth is suppressed by acid once they establish an infection acid will not stop the infection!
To stop the infection an antibiotic is required. For certain infections (e.g. abscesses) surgical removal of some or all of the infected tissue may actually be necessary to stop the infection!
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What acid kills bacteria?
Stomach acid kills bacteria, which is hydrochloric acid.
Does salicylic acid help with body acne?
Yes, salicylic acid helps acne because when it enters the effected area (pimple) it kills the bacteria.
What is a way your body fights a bacterial infection 1 sleeping 2 exercise 3 fever or 4 coughing?
All four are helpful. Sleep is important for your body to fight of the infection. Exercise helps to move your blood and get the immune cells to the bacteria. It also make you feel better. The fever helps in that bacteria are sensitive (kills) to high temperatures. Coughing brings bacteria out of your respiratory tract and when you swallow them, the acid in stomach kills them.
What chemical can weaken very hard cement fast?
A chemical that can soften cement is muriatic acid. It is a very aggressive acid and can eat concrete on contact.
What cause acidity in acid?
the best answer i could find was because of its low pH number i dont know if it is right but at least it could be right
What acid helps soften food and kills bacteria?
hydrochloric acid
What acid kills bacteria?
Stomach acid kills bacteria, which is hydrochloric acid.
How are bacteria in the stomach killed?
Stomach acid kills the bacteria
Does salicylic acid help with body acne?
Yes, salicylic acid helps acne because when it enters the effected area (pimple) it kills the bacteria.
What is in lime juice that kills bacteria?
Acid
Why do we have acid in the stomach?
The acid helps to break down food as part of the digestive process. It also kills many bacteria that we ingest, reducing the chances of infection.
What does acid do to cut flowers?
kills bacteria in the water
What is function of hydrocloric acid?
As gastric acid it breaks down protein AND kills bacteria.
Organ Where hydrochloric acid digests protein and kills bacteria?
The Stomach
What acid helps to kill infections in wounds?
The Acid that kills infections :P
What is the name of the organ where hydrochloric acid digests proteins and kills bacteria?
the stomach
What part of gastric juices in the stomach kills bacteria and germs?
Hydrochloric Acid
