Understanding Pathogen Elimination: A Hierarchy of Resistance

Gloved hand holding petri dish used to study microbes for understanding the pathogen elimination hierarchy in disinfection.

Effective pathogen elimination and control is critical in healthcare settings, food safety, and water treatment. As the lab results demonstrate, different microorganisms exhibit varying levels of resistance to disinfection methods. This resistance hierarchy has important implications for infection prevention strategies.  The Pathogen Elimination Hierarchy  The test results reveal a clear progression from “easiest to kill” […]