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Approximate Scale for Susceptibility of Laboratory Rodent Pathogens to Disinfectants
| Susceptibility categorya | Type of microorganism |
|---|---|
| A | Enveloped viruses, non-spore-forming bacteria |
| B | Partially lipophilic, nonenveloped viruses |
| C | Hydrophilic, nonenveloped viruses |
| D | Bacterial endospores and parasite ova and cysts |
Susceptibility decreases from A to D.
