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What is the basic difference between antiseptics and disinfectants ?
What is the basic difference between antiseptics and disinfectants ?
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Antiseptics and disinfectants both are antimicrobials.
Difference:
Antiseptics prevent or destroy development or inhibit the pathogenic action of microbes. They are safe to be applied on living tissues.
On the other hand, disinfectants also kill microorganisms but are not safe to be applied to living tissues. They are generally applied to non-living objects such as drains, toilets, floors and living rooms infected with bacteria and disease carrying germs.
Antiseptics and disinfectants both are antimicrobials.
Difference:
Antiseptics prevent or destroy development or inhibit the pathogenic action of microbes. They are safe to be applied on living tissues.
On the other hand, disinfectants also kill microorganisms but are not safe to be applied to living tissues. They are generally applied to non-living objects such as drains, toilets, floors and living rooms infected with bacteria and disease carrying germs.
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