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Because microrganisms differ in their response to chemical antimicrobial agents, the choice of disinfectant for a particular purpose is guided in part by the type of microbe present in the contaminated material.
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What relationship did you find if any between the Gram-staining reaction of a microorganism and its susceptibility to antiseptics and disinfectants?
There is no direct relationship between the Gram-staining reaction of a microorganism and its susceptibility to antiseptics and disinfectants. Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria can vary in their susceptibility to different antiseptics and disinfectants based on factors like cell wall structure, membrane permeability, and metabolic activity. It's important to consider the specific properties of the microorganism and the mechanism of action of the antiseptic/disinfectant when determining effectiveness.
Why do microorginisms differ in their response to disinfectants?
The microorganisms DNA is different than others. These different DNA strands can have resistances to some things that others don't. however if an organism is only partially exposed to a disinfectant it may grow resistant and more powerful. This creates more powerful strains of viruses and bacteria which can be deadly.
What is different between the disinfectant and antiseptics?
Antibiotics are internal medicine. Disinfectants can be used on any surface. Antiseptics refer to specific compounds used to kill pretty much any microorganism outside the human body.
What external factor triggers a specific immune response?
an invasion of a microorganism from the external environment
What is the difference between vaccines and disinfectants?
Vaccines are substances given to stimulate the body's immune system to produce a specific immune response, providing immunity to a particular disease. Disinfectants, on the other hand, are chemicals or substances used to kill or inactivate microorganisms on surfaces to prevent the spread of infection. Vaccines are used to prevent disease in individuals, while disinfectants are used to kill germs on surfaces.
What is the best definition of the word pathogen?
An agent that causes disease, especially a living microorganism such as a bacterium
What can you say about microorganism?
fungi is a microorganism.
What disinfectants are water based?
The are a number of disinfectants that are known to be water based. These include disinfectants such as Lysol, Oxy Clean in liquid format, and even Phenolics.
Which microorganism is least resistant to antimicrobial agents?
Prions are considered the least resistant microorganisms to antimicrobial agents because they lack the structures targeted by most antibiotics or disinfectants. Prions are composed mainly of misfolded proteins and are not easily killed by standard antimicrobial treatments.
How can bateriostatic and bactericidal disinfectants be distinguished?
Bacteriostatic disinfectants inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria without killing them, while bactericidal disinfectants kill bacteria. Bacteriostatic disinfectants may not eliminate all bacteria, but they can prevent their proliferation. On the other hand, bactericidal disinfectants are more effective at completely destroying bacteria.
A microorganism that causes a disease?
A microorganism is called a "pathogen".
What type of microorganism is staph?
the type of microorganism is MRSA
