Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 17 of 100
Which statement about pathogens is accurate for a skin care practitioner?
a.Viruses such as hepatitis B can survive on contaminated surfaces and are not treated by antibiotics
b.Antibiotics kill viruses as effectively as bacteria
c.All bacteria are harmful and cause disease
d.Fungi cannot be transmitted in a salon setting
Explanation
Hepatitis B is a durable virus that can remain infectious on surfaces, which is why an HBV kill claim matters on a disinfectant label, and antibiotics act on bacteria, not viruses. Most bacteria are non-pathogenic and some are beneficial; only pathogenic strains cause disease. Fungal infections such as tinea are readily transmitted through contaminated implements and linens.
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