Explain what is wrong with the statement: \"Prior to vaccination, the patient\'s

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Explain what is wrong with the statement: "Prior to vaccination, the patient's skin was sterilized with alcohol." What would be more appropriate wording? 1. Compare & contrast the terms bactericidal vs. bacteriostatic. Briefly discuss the difference between the terms microbicidal,& bactericidal & its importance. 2. 3. Fill in the Concept Maps. Which methods sterilize? Indicate this with a "star. Which methods disinfect? At home, on your own you should also determine which mode of action each method uses to destroy cells. You work in a laboratory that regularly analyzes patient specimens for the presence of Clostridium difficile (an endospore former). Knowing that many specimens test positive, explain which type of antimicrobial CHEMICAL agent you should choose to effectively clean your laboratory each day. You will need to consider desirable characteristics of a chemical agent and efficacy 4. Improper cleaning of endoscopes has led to the transmission of hepatitis C infection among patients given colonoscopies at the same facility. Develop one hypothesis to explain how the virus may have persisted & remained infectious. Develop a prevention plan for the future. 5. ited States)

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1) Statement is wrong because alcohol is not a sterilizer rather it is a disinfectant. Alcohol can not sterilize as sterilization means killing of all bacteria and living microorganisms while alcohol only disinfect some bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms. So, the statement should be prior to vaccination, patient's skin was disinfected with alcohol  

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