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How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants ? Give one example of each.

How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants ? Give one example of each.

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Pawan Prajapati
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3 years ago
Antiseptics(1,2,3)__ Disinfectants(1',2',3')
1. Can kill or prevent the growth of micro-organisms.
1'.it cankill micro-organisms.
2. Do not harm the living tissues. Therefore, these can be applied to the skin.
2'. Toxic to the living tissues. Therefore, these cannot be applied to the skin.
3. These are used for the dressing of wounds, ulcers and in the treatment of diseased skin.
3'. These are used for disinfecting floors, toilets, drains, instruments etc.

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