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What is the significance of the terms ‘antimicrobial’ and ‘antibacterial’ in relation to Wound Care?

April 26, 2017relation significance terms WOUND

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What is the significance of the terms ‘antimicrobial’ and ‘antibacterial’ in relation to Wound Care?

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Antimicrobial refers to properties of an agent that has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Antibacterial refers to properties of an agent that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability to reproduce. Both these properties are important when caring for a wound.