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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000891
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000891
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local

Definitions
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. Generically, any topical agent that destroys microbes. However, usage of the term is increasingly being confined to topical agents that prevent or reduce the transmission of SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
Synonyms
Topical Anti-Infective Agents
Local Anti-Infective Agents
Local Antiinfective Agents
Topical Antiinfective Agents
Topical Microbicides
Antiinfective Agents, Local
Anti-Infective Agents, Topical
Microbicides, Local
Antiinfective Agents, Topical
Agents, Topical Antiinfective
Anti Infective Agents, Local
Local Microbicides
Microbicides, Topical
Agents, Local Antiinfective
Agents, Local Anti-Infective
Topical Anti Infective Agents
Antiseptics
Anti Infective Agents, Topical
Agents, Topical Anti-Infective
Local Anti Infective Agents
Antiseptic
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