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Antimicrobials

Type of Antimicrobials:
 Antibiotics such as penicillin and streptomycin.

 Antiseptics,such as hydrogen peroxide, iodine and

boric acid.

 Disinfectants,such as alcohol and formaldehyde

Function of Antimicrobials:

 Antibiotics can help kill bacterial growth Side effects:

 Antiseptics are applied externally on the skin.
 Disinfectantsdestroy pathogens found on non living  If antibiotics is not consumed fully, the

objects. bacterial will become immune to the

Ways to use it: antibiotics and the disease will reaccure

•Antibiotics needs to be consumed fully.

•Antiseptic should only be rubbed on the outside.  It will cause allergies that can potentially
•Clean the surface using soap and water first before using be fatal such as penicillin allergy.

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