A microbe is a germ. A microorganism is a microscopic size organism. Too small to see but growth in numbers can contribute to problems for humans. Several traditional methods are employed to control the germ population.
The strongest is to sterilize. This can involve a machine (autoclave) that actually has the ability to kill spores. In a surgical setting one could expect tools to be sterilized.
Disinfection is applied to non living objects (counter tops) to reduce the number of microscopic organisms. Solutions of bleach or Lysol brown deliver a strong germicidal with application.
Antiseptic is applied to living tissue to help reduce microscopic organisms. Alcohol, mouth wash, and soaps are examples of antiseptic agents we use today.
Physical barrier is a strategy used to reduce skin exposure to potential microbes. The simplest example is the large roll of paper pulled down with each new patient sitting on the exam table in the medical clinic. This is changed with each new patient taking a seat.
Wisconsin has a long history of utilizing various methods to best manage the germ population. New effective strategies seem to evolve daily.
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