Healthcare Safety Medical Equipment Sterilization What is the difference between HLD and sterilization? March 5, 2026 by Myaya | Leave a Comment High-Level Disinfection (HLD) and sterilization are both critical processes for ensuring the safety of medical equipment, but they differ significantly in their effectiveness and application. Sterilization aims to eliminate all microbial life, including resilient bacterial spores, while HLD inactivates most microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, but not necessarily all bacterial spores. Understanding this distinction […] Read more ยป