Immunity 1-5

Kills of removes all forms of living organisms

heat is applied to liquids; most viruses are inactivated; 98% of bacteria and fungi are killed. Some pathogens may survive

removes many microbes mechanically
(washing hands)

for 30 minutes kills all vegetative forms of pathogenic bacteria; spores survive; some non pathogens survive

in specific doses kills microbes; used to sterilize medical items and foods

destroys vegetative cells of pathogens; does not kill spores; irritating or harmful to living tissues (skin) EX: bleach

kills or inhibits vegetative cells of pathogens but not spores

kills bacteria, but only those mentioned on the product label

those practices that prevent the entry of infectious agents into sterile tissues (Washing hands, sterilize table)

to kill

to inhibit

good disinfectant; does not kill spores; inexpensive

kills bacteria, spores, and viruses; used on objects; high odor

an iodine compound used on skin and objects;kills bacteria, fungi, amoeba, and viruses.

hand disinfectant (used in lab)

table disinfectant

kills fungi including their spores

halt or hinder viral multiplication

Microbes, which are normally and consistently present in or on parts of the body. They are mainly bacteria. Normal flora can over grow and cause disease if a person's immmune system weakens, if the person is compromised, in ratiation therapy, in the elderly, alcoholism, etc

microbes that can move to other areas of the body

can adjust the normal flora