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Anti-Infective Agents, Local  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Agents, Local Antiinfective
  • Agents, Topical Anti-Infective
  • Agents, Topical Antiinfective
  • Antiinfective Agents, Local
  • Anti Infective Agents, Topical
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Topical
  • Antiinfective Agents, Topical
  • Antiseptic
  • Antiseptics
  • Local Anti Infective Agents
  • Local Anti-Infective Agents
  • Local Antiinfective Agents
  • Topical Anti Infective Agents
  • Topical Anti-Infective Agents
  • Topical Antiinfective Agents

Scope note

  • Substances used on humans and other animals that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. They are distinguished from DISINFECTANTS, which are used on inanimate objects.

History note

  • 67; ANTISEPTICS & ANTISEPTICS, HALOGEN & ANTISEPTICS, MERCURIAL & ANTISEPTICS, QUATERNARY AMMONIUM were headings 1963-66

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