In order to destroy prions,such as those in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease,how long must they be sterilized?
A)Chemically sterilized for 10 minutes in Cavicide
B)Steam sterilized for a minimum of 1 hour at 270° F after soaking in sodium hydroxide for 1 hour
C)Soaked in ethylene oxide for at least 30 minutes, then dry heat sterilized for 10 minutes
D)Rinsing in sterile water at 240° F for 1 hour then rinsing in Cavicide

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Prions are an infectious protein that must be steam sterilized for a minimum of 1 hour at 270° F after soaking in sodium hydroxide at room temperature for 1 hour.If a prevacuum sterilizer is used,the item can be processed for 18 minutes at 274° F after soaking for 1 hour in sodium hydroxide.

In Order to Destroy Prions,such as Those in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease,how