other factors that affect killing

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different organisms

different microbes have different levels of resistance, endospores are super resistant

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number of organisms

more microorganisms require a longer exposure to kill

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mode of action means

how well a antimicrobial agent works depending on what part of the microbe it attacks and how it damages it

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presence of solvents/organic material

blood, saliva, feces and other substances interfere with antimicrobial activity making it harder to kill and clean bacteria