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0 pointsNDlurker23d ago0 comments

Prions aren't destroyed by autoclave

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They can "survive" autoclave cycles that render other pathogens dead/inactive, but there do exist autoclave cycles that seem to pretty reliably inactivate prions.

Loughla23d ago

No but viruses and bacteria are. What's your point and how common is transmitting prions?

NDlurkerOP23d ago

My point is disposable is superior

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Marsymars23d ago

They can "survive" autoclave cycles that render other pathogens dead/inactive, but there do exist autoclave cycles that seem to pretty reliably inactivate prions.

Loughla23d ago

No but viruses and bacteria are. What's your point and how common is transmitting prions?

NDlurkerOP23d ago

My point is disposable is superior

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