Which level of disinfectant is recommended for clinical contact surfaces contaminated with blood?
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Correct answer: Intermediate-level disinfectant
Intermediate-level disinfectants kill a broad range of microbes and inactivate TB. They are required for blood-contaminated surfaces.
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