Sputum can be disinfected by which of the following?: (A) Boiling, (B) Burning, (C) 5% cresol, (D) Autoclaving
Answer is C. Methods of Sputum disinfection: Best way is to receive in gauze or paper handkerchiefs & destroyed by burning. By boiling or autoclaving for 20 minutes at 20 lbs pressure With 5 % cresol. Ref: Park, 20th Edition, Page 118.