3. Bacteria Undergo Exponential Growth

28. Autoclave

34. Radiation

39. Microbial Sensitivity to Chemical Biocides

40. A tribute to Ignaz Semmelweis

42. Ames Test

53. Tattoo Palor

67. Chlorhexidine

70. Although chlorhexidine is effective in the presence of blood, soap, and pus, its activity is reduced

71. IODOPHORE AND TINCTURE

74. Providone Iodine

80. oligodynamic effect Greek: oligos = few, Greek: dynamis = force)

81. Burns and Wounds

86. Mercurochrome

88. Dyes

90. Alcohols

93. Soap, Water and common sense are yet the best antiseptics William Osler

105. Hard Surface Disinfectant

111. Microbial Characteristics and Microbial Control Chemical agent Effectiveness against Endospores Mycobacteria Phenolics Poor Good Quats None None Chlorines Fair Fair Alcohols Poor Good Glutaraldehyde Fair Good

113. Antiseptic Effectiveness