Microbiology Question 6
Which of the following is an intermediate level disinfectant?
1. Glutaraldehyde
2. Quaternary ammonium compound
3. Hydrogen peroxide
4. Iodophors
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Answer : 4Â Iodophors
- 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.
Ref: Ananthanarayan and Paniker’s Textbook of Microbiology, 9th edition, p37.
