Antimikrobisen
Antimikrobisen refers to substances and strategies that act against microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. In practice the term covers antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antiparasitics, and also antiseptics and disinfectants used on skin or in environmental settings.
Antimicrobials are categorized by their targets and applications. Antibiotics act against bacteria, antifungals against fungi, antivirals
Mechanisms of action vary widely. Some agents inhibit cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, or nucleic acid
Antimicrobial stewardship promotes appropriate use to maximize benefit and minimize harm, including correct agent choice, dosing,
Historically, antimicrobials transformed medicine, but the rise of antimicrobial resistance poses a major global health challenge.