What is the difference between antibacterial, antibiotic and disinfectant products?
ANTIBACTERIAL: A substance that has the ability to restrict the growth of, or kill, bacteria. This term is often used to describe the action of a disinfectant or hand soap. ANTIBIOTIC: Antibiotics are used to treat humans and animals infected with bacterial diseases, such as bronchitis. Classified as drugs and taken internally, antibiotics are very effective at killing bacteria, though they are ineffective against viruses. Examples of antibiotics include penicillin and tetracycline. Many antibiotics are produced by microorganisms such as molds or bacteria. DISINFECTANT: A substance destroying the growth of microorganisms. Disinfectant products are often effective against the full spectrum of germs, including bacteria, viruses and fungi.
