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Cleaninganddisinfection(C&D)involvestheuseofphysicalorchemicalprocessestoreduce,remove,inactivate,ordestroypathogenicmicroorganisms.

Last Modified: Jun 2, 2020

Cleaning and disinfection (C&D) involves the use of physical or chemical processes to reduce, remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogenic microorganisms. C&D procedures are crucial in controlling the spread or transfer of microorganisms between animals, between locations, or to people. The potential for spread or transfer of microorganisms can occur from the direct or indirect contamination of equipment, facilities, vehicles, people and the movement of animals or animal products.

C&D processes vary: many factors affect the efficacy of the process including the method or product selected, the organism involved, and a number of other environmental factors, such as temperature, organic load, or water hardness. The procedures necessary will vary depending on the situation. No single method is adequate for all situations.

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