World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 : Types of Antimicrobial Agents

By Debashree Patnaik | 18 November 2022

A synthetic or natural chemical that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae is an antimicrobial agent.

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Antiviral

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Antifungal

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Antibacterial

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Antiparasitic

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