Which of these is sporicidal?
Correct Answer: Glutaraldehyde
Description: Ans: D (Glutaraldehyde) Ref: Ananthnarayan R, Paniker CKJ. Textbook of Microbiology. 8th Edition. Hyderabad: Universities Press; 2009. Pg. 35-8.Explanation: (See Table 13) Table 13DisinfectantEffective againstCharacteristicAlcohols Compounds (Ethanol, methanol, isopropyl alcohol)Active against bacteria. Methanol is active against fungal sporesGood general use disinfectantAldehydes(Formaldehyde.Glutaraldehyde)Active against bacteria and virus and sporesGood activity against bacteria, vims and sporesChlorineGood disinfectant for blood and body fluid spiilsActive against bacteria, virus and mocerate action against spores
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