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Anti-Infective Agents, Local  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Substances used on humans and other animals that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. They are distinguished from DISINFECTANTS, which are used on inanimate objects. Generically, any topical agent that destroys microbes. However, usage of the term is increasingly being confined to topical agents that prevent or reduce the transmission of SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.

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Entry terms

  • Antiinfective Agents, Local
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Topical
  • Antiinfective Agents, Topical
  • Antiseptic
  • Antiseptics
  • Local Anti-Infective Agents
  • Local Antiinfective Agents
  • Topical Anti-Infective Agents
  • Topical Antiinfective Agents

In other languages

  • French

  • Agents antiseptiques
  • Anti-infectieux local
  • Antiinfectieux locaux
  • Antiseptiques
  • Médicaments antiseptiques

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