Question
Differentiate betwwen: Disinfectant and antiseptic
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Answer
| Disinfectant | Antiseptic |
| 1. Disinfectants are applied on non-living surfaces like floors, instruments, sanitary ware, etc. to kill wide range of microorganisms. | 1. Antiseptics are applied on the surface of living tissues in order to sterilise them. |
| 2. Disinfectants cannot be applied on wounds. | 2. Antiseptics can be directly applied on wounds. |
| 3. p-chloro-o-benzyl phenol | 3. Iodine, boric acid, iodoform, dettol, etc. |
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