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What Is an Antiseptic?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Aaron Zvi

Antiseptics are substances applied to the exterior of the body that kill or inhibit microbes and infective agents. Antiseptics can be effective against one or a combination of bacteria, fungi, viruses or other microorganisms.