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Germs that Resist Antibiotics
Hygiene is the avoidance of infection or food spoiling by eliminating microorganisms, particularly bacteria, are found practically everywhere. Since bacteria are found everywhere, total elimination is not possible. However, the reduction of harmful microorganisms to acceptable levels is needed to prevent infection. However, in some cases it is required that an object, substance or area is is completely sterile or devoid of all living entities and viruses such as an operating room, or a hypodermic needle.
In food preparation, bacteria are reduced by natural preservation methods (such as the addition of vinegar or lemongrass). Thoroughly cleaned utensils used in preparation of cooking can greatly reduce food contamination, especially when handling raw meats. Raw foods and certain vegetables should be stored for short periods in the refrigerator at cold temperatures. If complete sterilization of cooking utensils is needed, the two most common methods are irradiation and the use of an autoclave, which resembles a pressure cooker. Using antibacterial detergents along with very hot water can also help stave off bacterial growth or contamination of hard surfaces, such as cooking pots,
There are no conditions where all microorganisms would grow, and bacteria (conditions where many, but not all, bacteria grow), molds (conditions where the growth of bacteria is prevented by e.g. antibiotics) and coliform bacteria (these indicate a sewage contamination).
Overuse of antibiotics over several decades has created germs that resist antibiotics. Find out more by going to: http://www.uniqueopportunityfinders.com/Germsthatresistantib iotics
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Posted by Thomsyn on 2008-01-17 22:29:02 | Rating: | Views: 55
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