The Prevention of Infection Caused by Microorganisms is Called

Question

The prevention of infection caused by microorganisms is called
A)disinfection.
B)antisepsis.
C)sterilization.
D)sanitization.

Accepted Answer

Antisepsis specifically refers to the prevention of infection caused by microorganisms on living tissue, such as skin or mucous membranes. Disinfection and sterilization may also prevent infection, but they refer to the killing or removal of microorganisms on surfaces or objects, not necessarily on living tissue. Sanitization generally refers to reducing the number of microorganisms on a surface to a safe level, but may not necessarily prevent infection.