Intermediate-level disinfection refers to the use of an agent that kills a wider range of pathogens than a low-level disinfectant but does not kill bacterial spores.
EPA-registered hospital disinfectants with a tuberculocidal claim are intermediate-level disinfectants.
Intermediate-level disinfection should be considered for environmental surfaces that are visibly contaminated with blood.
However, a low-level disinfectant with a label claim against HBV and HIV could also be used.
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