The Role of Bioburden in Sterilization Processes Kumar Jeetendra | April 5, 2024 Bioburden is crucial in sterilization processes as it affects the efficiency of sterilization and safety of the products being sterilized. Here is an elaborate illustration on what bioburden does during a sterilization process: Explanation of Bioburden: Prior to sterilisation, bioburden refers to the live microbial population present on a surface or within a substrate, e.g., …