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What does disinfection mean?

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Noun
  1. Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms
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Guidelines for treating contaminated water by boiling as well as chemical disinfection are discussed subsequently.
Control measures undertaken include quarantine and disinfection of infected premises.
The items should be cleaned as soon as possible after use and thoroughly dried before disinfection or sterilization.
It is known that chlorine reacts with organic matter present in untreated surface water to give disinfection by-products.
Consequently, ozone needs to be generated on-site for deodorization, disinfection and even sterilization purposes.
Prompt treatment with antibiotics combined with an effective disinfection regime is essential to prevent its spread.

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