antiseptic
Sign in to savethumb|right|Hydrogen peroxide, a common antiseptic. An antiseptic ( and ) is an antimicrobial substance or compound that is applied to living tissue to reduce the possibility of sepsis, infection, or putrefaction. Antiseptics are generally distinguished from antibiotics by the latter's ability to safely destroy bacteria within the body, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects.
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An antiseptic is a substance applied to living tissue, like skin, to prevent infection and reduce the spread of harmful microorganisms. Unlike antibiotics that work inside the body or disinfectants used on surfaces, antiseptics are specifically designed to be safe for direct application to skin and wounds.
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thumb|right|Hydrogen peroxide, a common antiseptic. An antiseptic ( and ) is an antimicrobial substance or compound that is applied to living tissue to reduce the possibility of sepsis, infection, or putrefaction. Antiseptics are generally distinguished from antibiotics by the latter's ability to safely destroy bacteria within the body, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects.
Antibacterials include antiseptics that have the proven ability to act against bacteria. Microbicides which destroy virus particles are called viricides or antivirals. Antifungals, also known as antimycotics, are pharmaceutical fungicides used to treat and prevent mycosis (fungal infection).