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What is the difference between the terms antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal?

April 26, 2017antibacterial antifungal antimicrobial difference terms

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What is the difference between the terms antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal?

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Antimicrobial is a general term that refers to an agent or treatment which has either antibacterial or antifungal properties or both. Antibacterial specifically refers to an agent or treatment which prevents the growth of bacteria. Antifungal specifically refers to an agent or treatment which prevents the growth of fungi.