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Endocopes are usually disinfected with:

A
Glutaraldehyde
B
Isopropyl alcohol
C
Gamma irradiation
D
Ethylene oxide
High-Yield Explanation
Ref: Ananthanarayan, Paniker CJ. Textbook of Microbiology. 6th Ed. London: John Wiley & Sons: 2000.Explanation:DisinfectantActive againstUseEthyl alcoholBactericidal but not sporicidalSkin antisepticsIsopropylalcoholBactericidal but not sporicidalDisinfection of suture material, clinicalthermometersMethyl alcoholActive against bacterial and fungal sporesCabinets & incubatorsFormaldehydeBactericidal, sporicidal & virucidalOT fumigationGiutaraldehydeBactericidal, sporicidal & virucidal (less toxic/ irritant)Bronchoscopes,endoscopes, cystoscopesHypochloriteBactericidal, sporicidal & virucidalBlood spillChlorhexidinebactericidal, moderate sporicidal & virucidalTreatment of woundsEthylene oxideBactericidal, sporicidal & virucidal (highly penetrating gas)Heart lung machines, respirators, dental equipement

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