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A high-level disinfectant is defined by its ability to:

  1. Kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  2. Kill only vegetative bacteria
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Correct answer: A. Kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Tuberculocidal capability marks high-level disinfection.
  • A. Correct. Tuberculocidal activity (killing M. tuberculosis) is the benchmark distinguishing high-level disinfection.
  • B. That describes low-level disinfection.

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