"INHALATION AND DISINFECTION."

Disinfection and Sterilization

Aircraft and ship disinfection.

Shipment of animals, animal products and foodstuffs (for human or animal consumption) by sea and air is economically important. However, the possibilities of pathogen transmission represent a genuine danger, even if veterinary controls are performed continuously. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites excreted by animals may contaminate surfaces and are protected by organic matter. Cleaning is ...

Skin disinfection and acupuncture.

The need for skin disinfection before insertion of an acupuncture needle is controversial and there is no specific research on this topic. However research and observations on the effect of, and the need for, skin disinfection before injections forms a good analogy of acupuncture. Whilst micro-organisms present on the surface of the skin are accessible to disinfection, those located under the s...

Useless Disinfection

Disinfection of trucks and trailers.

The author provides an outline of the basic procedure for cleaning and disinfecting road transport vehicles, with special attention to the types of cleaning agents which may be used.