Which of the following best describes the difference between 'cleaning', 'disinfection', and 'sterilization'?
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A
Cleaning removes visible soil; disinfection kills most pathogens but not all spores; sterilization destroys all microorganisms including spores
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B
Cleaning kills all pathogens; disinfection removes visible soil; sterilization reduces spores only
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C
All three terms describe the same process using different chemical strengths
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D
Sterilization is used for surface cleaning; disinfection is used for surgical instruments only