Antiseptics are those antimicrobials which are applied to the living tissues such an wounds cuts, ulcers and diseased skin surfaces e.g. sofracmicine etc. these are not ingested like antibiotics. Disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage system instruments etc. e.g. phenol.
What in the difference between antiseptics & disinfectants?
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Anu Varma
Antiseptics are those antimicrobials which are applied to the living tissues such an wounds cuts, ulcers and diseased skin surfaces e.g. sofracmicine etc. these are not ingested like antibiotics. Disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage system instruments etc. e.g. phenol.