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Differentiate between

Antiseptic and antibiotic
























Antiseptic





Antibiotic




Antiseptic is a mild chemical substance.



An antibiotic is a chemical substance produced by a micro-organism.



When applied to the body, antiseptics kill germs.




Antibiotics kill or inhibit the growth of some other disease-producing microorganisms.





Example: hydrogen peroxide





Example: Penicillin





In certain wound types, antiseptics prevent the healing of the wound.





Persistent usage of antibiotics might lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.





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Name the following:

(a) A device used to check bleeding.


(b) Support tied to arm in case of fracture.


(c) A substance to neutralize the effect of poison.


(d) A chemical substance which destroys microorganisms and prevents their further growth.


(e) The treatment is given to a person who has stopped breathing.

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Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

(a) Lysol is an antibiotic. (T/F)


(b) Sweat and tears contain germs-killing substances. (T/F)


(c) Our body can make only a limited variety of different antibodies. (T/F)


(d) Salk vaccine is used against tuberculosis. (T/F)


(e) Treatment by the use of chemicals is known as allopathy. (T/F)


(f) Alexander Fleming coined the term “antibiotic” for substances like penicillin. (T/F)

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Differentiate between

Antiseptic and disinfectant

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Differentiate between

Disinfectant and deodorant