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    The document discusses disinfectants, which are antimicrobial agents that are applied to non-living objects to destroy microorganisms living on the objects. Disinfectants work by destroying cell walls or interfering with metabolism, though they do not necessarily kill all microbes or spores. They are important tools used in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities to disinfect surfaces and tools before use in order to help prevent infection. However, disinfectants also have complications like toxicity if misused or creating hazardous waste.

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    The document discusses disinfectants, which are antimicrobial agents that are applied to non-living objects to destroy microorganisms living on the objects. Disinfectants work by destroying cell walls or interfering with metabolism, though they do not necessarily kill all microbes or spores. They are important tools used in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities to disinfect surfaces and tools before use in order to help prevent infection. However, disinfectants also have complications like toxicity if misused or creating hazardous waste.

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    DISINFECTANTS

    Department of Community Medicine

    Azra Naheed Medical College


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    SUMMARY
    The basic Aim is to Disinfect by destroying
    microorganisms present on object. They might not
    always kill the germs .they are the ideal tools used in
    hospitals clinics and other medical facilities to disinfect
    the tool from bacteria before use.
    PAGE 3

    Date: 4th September, 2015


    Topic: Disinfectants
    Community Medicine Assignment
    Submitted To: Dr. Zahid
    Submitted By: M. Adil Khan 13250
    Fatima Majeed 13251
    Hafeeza Madeeha Arshad 13252
    Aqib Rizwan 13254
    Lalazar Chaudhary 13255
    Ayesha Javed 13256
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    INTRODUCTION
    Disinfectants are antimicrobial agents that are applied to non-living objects to
    destroy microorganisms that are living on the objects. Does not necessarily kill all
    microorganisms, especially resistant bacterial spores .It is less effective
    than sterilization. Disinfectants work by destroying the cell wall of microbes or
    interfering with the metabolism.
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    PROPERTIES
    A perfect disinfectant would also offer complete and full
    microbiological sterilization without harming humans
    Be inexpensive
    Non-corrosive
    Disinfectants required for hospital hygiene.
    Chlorhexidine used on the body and hypochlorite for other uses and
    alcohols for both

    INFECTION PREVENTION BY DISINFECTANT


    Defining cleaning personnel
    Establish monitoring techniques
    Raise awareness
    Share expertise
    Use of household disinfectant
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    COMPLICATIONS
    Dettol poisoning
    Hazardous waste
    Toxic
    Irritant

    USES
    Surface cleaners
    Surgical instruments disinfection
    Water purification
    Cleaning wounds

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