Antimicrobial Flashcards
1
Q
Define Antimicrobial Agent
A
Chemical substances that either kill bacteria or inhabit bacteria growth
2
Q
What are 3 basic types of Antimicrobial Agents?
A
- Antiseptics
- Disinfectants
- Antibiotics
3
Q
Define Antiseptics
A
Chemicals used to inhabit the growth of kill a bacteria on LIVING TISSUES
4
Q
Define Disinfectants
A
Chemicals used to inhabit the growth or kill a bacteria on NON-LIVING THINGS
5
Q
Define Antibiotics
A
Chemical substances produced by living organisms which inhabit the growth of bacteria
