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What is the difference between antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic?

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What is the difference between antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic?

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A. They are very similar. Antibacterial refers to an agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria. Antimicrobial is similar except the agent also may inhibit the growth of fungi and viruses. Antiseptic refers to an agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria in or on the body; therefore all antibacterial handsoaps are also antiseptic.

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