What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection?

Sterilization destroys ALL microbial life including spores; disinfection destroys most harmful microorganisms but does NOT kill bacterial spores.

What is the term for the lowest level of infection control, involving everyday cleaning such as washing hands or sweeping floors?

Sanitation (also called sanitizing). It reduces the number of pathogens on a surface but does not kill all of them.

Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

What type of bacteria can cause disease in humans and is referred to as harmful bacteria?

Pathogenic bacteria are harmful bacteria capable of causing disease in humans.

Which type of infection is caused by microorganisms entering the body through a break in the skin or mucous membranes?

A local infection is one confined to a specific area, while a systemic infection spreads through the bloodstream; both begin when pathogens enter through a break in the skin.

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