What do disinfection and sterilization have in common?

Disinfection and sterilization are both methods used to reduce or eliminate microorganisms and help prevent infections from spreading. Sterilization destroys all forms of microbial life, while disinfection kills many harmful microorganisms but may not eliminate every one. They are not both required for every type of item, and their use is not limited to experienced physicians.

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