[Problems in the disinfection of contact lenses].
1989
S Liotet, and
B Xerri, and
L Batellier, and
C Chaumeil
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D003261
Contact Lenses
Lenses designed to be worn on the front surface of the eyeball. (UMDNS, 1999)
Lenses, Contact,Contact Lens,Lens, Contact
D004202
Disinfectants
Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)
Biocide,Disinfectant,Biocides
D004203
Disinfection
Rendering pathogens harmless through the use of heat, antiseptics, antibacterial agents, etc.
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013242
Sterilization
The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.
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