Question

What does it mean when we say microbes are ubiquitous?

Why do we incubate plates upside down?

How do we practice aseptic technique in the work area?

Answer 1

ASEPTIC CONDITION IN WORK AREA :

In work areas like laboratories, apron should be worn , shoes , goggles , mask must be worn to protect ourselves . Disinfectants like phenol and dettol must be used to clean the work area , after working in laboratories proper hand washing must be done with 70% alcohol . Petri dishes , culture plates , test tubes , bacterial loop must be properly autoclaved , waste must be disposed properly in its respective dustbin. Proper fumigation must be performed prior and after use of the labs . Not only in labs but also in other health care services like out patient department, operation theatres , proper disinfectants for cleaning must be used . In ot antiseptics must be used to clean the instrument before conducting any surgery .