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A major part of the biomedical waste is ________ in nature.
A major part of the biomedical waste is ________ in nature.
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The correct option is A Toxic
Medical wastes are classified as infectious wastes
and non-infectious waste. Most of the biomedical waste is toxic in nature.
- Non-infectious waste: It is also called as
offensive waste. It is not harmful and do not result in spread of any infection.
Examples include: catheters, colostomy bags etc.
- Infectious wastes: This is the waste that
contain pathogens which spread diseases from one person to the other. This
includes used dressings, swabs and other materials or equipment that have been
in contact with infected patients or excreta. It also includes liquid waste
such as faeces, urine, blood and other body secretions.
Medical wastes are classified as infectious wastes and non-infectious waste. Most of the biomedical waste is toxic in nature.
- Non-infectious waste: It is also called as
offensive waste. It is not harmful and do not result in spread of any infection.
Examples include: catheters, colostomy bags etc.
- Infectious wastes: This is the waste that
contain pathogens which spread diseases from one person to the other. This
includes used dressings, swabs and other materials or equipment that have been
in contact with infected patients or excreta. It also includes liquid waste
such as faeces, urine, blood and other body secretions.
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