Q62: Absence of pathogenic microbes or infection in living tissue is... - Veterinary Medicine, Epidemiology, Surgery, Radiology & Gynaecology - ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 - Veterinary Science | Agrigyan

Asepsis is the state of being free from disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) or preventing contact with micro-organisms in living tissues and surgical fields. Antisepsis is the process of applying chemical agents to living tissues to inhibit or kill microbes, sterilization is the complete destruction of all microbial life (including spores) on inanimate objects, and disinfection destroys vegetative pathogens on inanimate surfaces.