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6.14: Physical Antimicrobial Control

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  • 6.14A: Heat
    Heat is one of the most common and easily available methods for controlling bacterial growth.
  • 6.14B: Radiation
    Both non-ionizing and ionizing radiation methods are applied for sterilization.
  • 6.14C: Low Temperatures
    Low temperatures usually inhibit or stop microbial growth and proliferation but often do not kill bacteria.
  • 6.14D: High Pressure
  • 6.14E: Desiccation
    Desiccation is the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying and can be used to control microbial growth.
  • 6.14F: Osmotic Pressure
  • 6.14G: Filtration
    Fluids that would be damaged by heat, irradiation, or chemical sterilization can be sterilized by microfiltration using membrane filters.


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