Research Notes on Antimicrobial Therapy
An antimicrobial is a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Antimicrobial drugs either kill microbes (microbicidal) or prevent the growth of microbes (microbistatic). ...read more at Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Antimicrobials include antivirals, antibiotics, and antifungals.1
- Some non-pharmaceutical essential oils have been reported to have antimicrobial activity.1
- Prior to the discovery of penicillin, there was no actual cure for gonorrhea, pneumonia or strep throat.1
Top Resources on Antimicrobial Therapy
- MedicineNet: Definition of Antimicrobial | Definition of Antimicrobial Agent | Definition of Antimicrobial Drug
- Ohio State University: Antimicrobial Therapy
- Aetna (via Simple Steps to Better Dental Health): Antimicrobial Therapy for Periodontics
- UpToDate: Antibiotics Before Procedures
- The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation: Antimicrobial Therapy in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wikipedia: Antimicrobial
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