Which of these is sporicidal?
Ans: D (Glutaraldehyde) Ref: Ananthnarayan R, Paniker CKJ. Textbook of Microbiology. 8th Edition. Hyderabad: Universities Press; 2009. Pg. 35-8.Explanation: (See Table 13) Table 13DisinfectantEffective againstCharacteristicAlcohols Compounds (Ethanol, methanol, isopropyl alcohol)Active against bacteria. Methanol is active against fungal sporesGood general use disinfectantAldehydes(Formaldehyde.Glutaraldehyde)Active against bacteria and virus and sporesGood activity against bacteria, vims and sporesChlorineGood disinfectant for blood and body fluid spiilsActive against bacteria, virus and mocerate action against spores
Alcohol
Phenol
Chlorine
Glutaraldehyde
General