The D value for a bacteria is 120 seconds at 170°C under dry heat conditions. Surface sampling of a syringe shows that t
Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 9:49 pm
The D value for a bacteria is 120 seconds at 170°C under dry heat conditions. Surface sampling of a syringe shows that there are 8 bacteria per cm² of glass swabbed. A batch of 20 cm syringes was heated for 14 minutes at 170°C. Calculate whether they could be safely used to deliver medicine. Show your working.