Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
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ISBN: 9781259709227
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor, Heidi Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The six methods of physical control of microorganisms.

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The term microbial control refers to killing or inhibiting the growth of the microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. The microbial control comprises two broad categories, chemical control, and physical control. The control of microbes using chemical compounds is termed as chemical control, and the control of microbes using different physical agents is termed as physical control.

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