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Microbiology - 3 Questions

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Microbiology
In concentrations usually applied for sterilization purposes, ethylene oxide is preferable to formaldehyde becuase it is
1. more readily polymerized to an active form
2. less toxic
3. less likely to form an explosive mixture with air
4. more penetrating

📝 Explanation:

In concentrations usually applied for sterilization purposes, ethylene oxide is preferable to formaldehyde becuase it is more penetrating

2
Microbiology
Which of the following is considered as a disadvantage in the application of dry heat as a sterilizing agent?
1. Requires excessive time
2. Does not destroy hepatitis viruses
3. Dulls instrument cutting edges
4. All of the above

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3
Microbiology
The first person becoming sick in an epidemic is called -
1. Primary case
2. Source of infection
3. Reservoir of infection
4. Index case

📝 Explanation:

The first recognized case in an epidemic outbreak is termed as the index case. Although both the index case and primary case appear to be the same yet they differ slightly. The term primary case refers to the person who first brings a disease into a group of people.

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