Question

Does sterilization kill viruses?

Answer 1

Sterilization does, in fact, kill germs, including viruses.

1. Even transmissible agents including bacteria, viruses, spore forms, and fungi are eliminated or killed during sterilization.
2. As a result, sterile objects are completely devoid of viruses and living bacteria.
3. Heating, hydrogen peroxide gas, radiation, and ethylene oxide gas are examples of sterilizing procedures.