Prevention and Treatment of Diseases Caused by Microorganisms (1)

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Definition of pathogens

Harmful microorganisms that can cause diseases

Definition of aseptic technique

Healthcare procedure carried out to prevent infections cause by pathogens

One of type of aseptic technique

Sterillisation

Definition of sterilisation

Process of killing microorganisms from an object

Definition of antiseptic

Chemical substance that can be applied on skin to prevent pathogenic infections

Example of antiseptic

Acriflavine (yellow medicine)

Definition of disinfectants

Chemical substance used on non-living things (bed sheets, toilets)

Example of disinfectant

Bleach

Way to treat infectious disease

Usage of antibiotic or antifungal or antiviral

Aseptic techniques (1)

Sterilisation

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