Clinical use of Antibiotics in Dentistry Flashcards
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Antimicrobial agents include
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antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents
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What is an antibiotic
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An antibiotic is a chemical substance produced by microorganism, which has the capacity, in dilute solutions to inhibit the growth of or kill other organisms
3
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What is a chemotherapeutic agent
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A chemotherapeutic agent is a drug which is manufactured entirely by chemical synthesis e.g. sulphonamide, trimethoprim and many others used in the treatment of microbial infections
