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What is the difference between antibacterial and antiseptic soap?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Soap: Antibacterial soap = antimicrobial soap = antiseptic soap

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 2/4/2019

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