disinfection

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Bacteria and viruses can survive inside amoebae, shielded from disinfection processes that would normally eliminate them.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

They also replaced all hotpot equipment and said they had conducted cleaning and disinfection works.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

But overall, the simulated results indicated that public surface disinfection, mask wearing and the use of antimicrobial surfaces are effective interventions for controlling the spread of norovirus through surfaces.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024

While authorities said the health of the remaining 78 mammals in the zoo was "normal", the mammals section has been closed since 14 October for disinfection and cleaning.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2024

In all cases of the outbreak of glanders it is of the utmost consequence to prevent the spread of the disease by the destruction of affected animals and the cleansing and disinfection of infected localities.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various