Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment - Questions For Review - Short Answer - Page 286: 3

Answer

The areas exposed to tuberculosis patients contain Mycobacterium Tuberculosis which have a unique cell wall resistant to antimicrobial drugs and can survive harsh conditions. Therefore, strong disinfectants should be used to eliminate these microbes.

Work Step by Step

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