MBIO 3000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Hard Water, Modified-Release Dosage, Royal Mail

• School: University of Manitoba
• Department: Microbiology
• Course: MBIO 3000
• Professor: Steven Theriault

Document Summary

To get rid of unwanted pathogenic microorganisms. To eliminate or at least reduce - exposure risk. Preparation of pharmaceuticals production supples and equipment. Oxycontin needs to be made in a very sterile environment. Ex) recall on dog food -> components were contaminated with heavy metals -> would stop their kidneys from working. These pharmaceuticals can be contaminated with many ingredients - could be dangerous to us. Preparation of work area for cleanliness-critical tasks. Susceptible hosts - maternal or germ line. Indirect contact - aides - tangible items. Food, ngers, ies, feces, fomites) water air vehicles transplanted blood and tissue. Remember the 5 fs (will be on exam) Sterilization - act of process, physical or chemical that destroys or eliminates all forms of life, especially microorganisms (including spores) Also harms us - ex) gamma radiation. Disinfectant - an agent, usually chemical that inactivates viruses and kills vegetative microbes but not necessarily resistant forms, such as spores.