Non-antibiotic biocides: An updated review
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چکیده
Non-antibiotic biocides are composed of heterogeneous groups of natural and synthetic substances which can deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on microorganisms by biological or chemical means. Examples include disinfectants, preservatives, antiseptics, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. Use of biocides has wide applications in medicine, agriculture, forestry, and industry, but is generally limited to the external use due to their toxic characteristics to human cells.
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