Which of the following characteristics is false for iodophors as disinfectants?

a. Water soluble
b. Nonstaining
c. Less irritating to tissue
d. Bacteriostatic


ANS: D
Unlike iodine tinctures, iodophors are water soluble, nonstaining, and less irritating to tissue. Iodophors are bactericidal, virucidal, and tuberculocidal.

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