Canonical Question
Micro Pharm – Antiseptics/Disinfectants
Master answer
- Disinfectants
- Strong chemical compounds that kill of inhibit the growth of microbes
- Antiseptic
- Disinfectants with sufficiently low toxicity to host cells, that can be used directly on skin, wounds or mucosa
[table id=Y10-4 datatables_buttons=”colvis” /]
Sakurai 2016
Exam appearances
| Exam | Exact wording | Relationship | Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008A Q14 | Define the terms antiseptic and disinfectant. Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of alcohol, chlorhexidine, glutaraldehyde and povidone iodine. | historical_member | — |