How to Kill Infection Causing Organisms ? (7 Physical Agents) | Microbiology

Here is a list of seven effective physical agents that can kill infection causing organisms:- 1. Electricity 2. Sonic and Supersonic Waves 3. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Rays 4. Electrons 5. Cathode Rays 6. X Rays 7. Distilled Water. Physical Agent # 1. Electricity: Beattie and Lewis (1920) employed a current of about 4000 volts and 2 amp. for 4 [...]