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Log reduction of bacteria in sterilized waste. Sterilization conditions: temperature 121 °C, time 60 minutes and pressure 15 psi.
| Bacteria | Initial concentration, N0 | Log reduction Log N0/N |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 2.90 × 108 | 8.5 |
| Psudomonas aeroginosa | 2.92 × 108 | 8.5 |
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 2.95 × 108 | 8.5 |
| Staphylococcus aurous | 2.55 × 108 | 8.4 |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1.25 × 108 | 8.0 |
| Bacillus subtilis (Vegetative form) | 3.4 × 108 | 7.5 |
