An antimicrobial is an agent that kills microorganisms (microbicide) or stops their growth (bacteriostatic agent). [1] . Antimicrobial medicines can be grouped according to the …

The name ‘antimicrobial’ is an umbrella term for anything that inhibits or kills microbes including antibiotics (which target bacteria), antifungals (which target fungi) and antivirals (which target …

Antimicrobials refer to a group of agents that share the common aim of reducing the possibility of infection and sepsis. Antibiotics are often derived from moulds or are made synthetically and …

Antimicrobial agent, any of a variety of chemical compounds and physical agents used to destroy microorganisms or to prevent their development. The production and use of the antibiotic …

2022年2月4日 · Provide an understanding of different drug targets in microorganisms. Provide an understanding of factors that govern the choice of antimicrobial agents. This chapter will …

What are antimicrobials? Antimicrobial products kill or slow the spread of microorganisms. Microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, protozoans, and fungi such as mold and mildew. 1 …

Antibiotics specifically treat infections caused by bacteria, such as Staph., Strep., or E. coli., and either kill the bacteria (bactericidal) or keep it from reproducing and growing (bacteriostatic). …