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Antimicrobial Action: Meaning & Mechanisms | Sterilization | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Antimicrobial Action 2. Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Action 3. Effects on on Microbial Cells. Meaning of Antimicrobial Action: Microorganisms can be killed, eliminated or inhibited by a number of physical, chemical and other means. All these agents which act against the microbes are called ‘Antimicrobial agents'. Varieties of microorganisms differ greatly [...]

By |2017-11-13T09:53:15+00:00November 13, 2017|Antimicrobial Action|Comments Off on Antimicrobial Action: Meaning & Mechanisms | Sterilization | Microbiology

4 Main Methods of Sterilization | Organisms | Microbiology

Among the various methods followed for controlling microbial activity, the best by far is sterilization as it eliminates all the microbes. Sterilization is achieved by the following methods: 1. Physical Methods 2. Radiation Methods 3. Ultrasonic Methods 4. Chemical Methods. 1. Physical Methods: Physical methods of sterilization include killing of microbes by applying moist heat as in steaming or dry [...]

By |2017-11-13T09:53:15+00:00November 13, 2017|Sterilization Methods|Comments Off on 4 Main Methods of Sterilization | Organisms | Microbiology

Top 5 Methods Used for Sterilization | Microbiology

The process that effectively kills or eliminates transmissible agents (such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, spore forms, etc.) from the surface of equipment, article, food, medication, or biological culture medium is called sterilization. The Sterilization is carried out by the methods according to requirement. The methods are: 1. Moist Heat Sterilization 2. Dry Heat Sterilization 3. Gas Sterilization and Others. Method [...]

By |2016-11-28T11:04:35+00:00November 28, 2016|Pharmaceutical Microbiology|Comments Off on Top 5 Methods Used for Sterilization | Microbiology
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