What is the term that refers to the actual or potential amount of microorganisms found on an instrument or article?
A)Contamination
B)Bioburden
C)Pathogen infectivity
D)Article corruption

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The term that refers to the actual or potential amount of microorganisms found on an instrument or article is called the bioburden. To reduce the bioburden, items must be decontaminated and then disinfected or sterilized. The success of sterilization depends on the amount of bioburden present on the object after decontamination.

What Is the Term That Refers to the Actual or Potential