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Please help! what is the difference between antibacterial and disinfectant?
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Antibacterials: Antibacterials generally are medicines that are designed to help the body fight infection. Disinfectants are generally more for environmental clean-up and decontamination. Similar principles, different sites of action.
Answered 11/23/2017
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