briefly explain the role of antiseptics
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Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. Antiseptics are generally distinguished from antibiotics by the latter's ability to be transported through the lymphatic system to destroy bacteriawithin the body, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects.
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→Antiseptic are the Chemicals used to kill germs.
→It is also a substance applied to the body, which prevents some growth of bacteria and destroys the others.
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⇒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.
⇒The discovery and development of antiseptic chemicals and principles began in the 19th century, and are today universally employed in developed countries.
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