Prevention and Treatment of Diseases Caused by Microorganisms (4)

Types of antiseptics (1)

Acriflavine (yellow medicine)

Types of antiseptics (2)

Povidone

Types of antiseptics (3)

70% isopropyl alcohol

The use of antiseptics such as acriflavine

Kill microorganisms

The use of antiseptics such as povidone

Kill microorganisms

The use of antiseptics such as proflavine

Blocks or prevents the growth of microorganisms

The use of antiseptics such as isopropyl alcohol 70%

Can be used as an antiseptic and sterilising agent

Definition of disinfectant

A chemical substance used on non-living things such as bed sheets, toilets and swimming pools to kill microorganisms especially pathogens

Types of disinfectants (1)

Bleach

Types of disinfectants (2)

Hydrogen peroxide