Handwashing Aims to Remove Which Organisms from Hands

Question

Handwashing aims to remove which organisms from hands?
A)The normal microbiota.
B)The resident microbiota.
C)Commensals.
D)Transient contaminants.
E)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Handwashing aims to remove transient contaminants from hands, which are pathogens that are picked up from the environment and can cause infection. Normal microbiota, resident microbiota, and commensals are beneficial microorganisms that are naturally present on the skin and are not harmful.