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Microbiology General Microbiology Pa-2 and Pa-3 (Sterilization and Bacterial Genetics) 45a8a2f7

Which of the following is an intermediate level disinfectant?

A
Glutaraldehyde
B
Quaternary ammonium compound
C
Hydrogen peroxide
D
Iodophores
High-Yield Explanation
Intermediate level disinfectants are chemicals which can kill microbial pathogens including mycobacteria and non enveloped virus, but not the spores. Examples include alcohol, phenolic compounds and iodophors. Glutaraldehyde and hydrogen peroxide are high level disinfectants. Quaternary ammonium compounds are low level disinfectants.

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