Definitions for "Microbicide"
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Any agent detrimental to, or destructive of, the life of microbes or bacterial organisms.
a chemical agent that kills or deactivates disease causing microorganisms, known as pathogens. Microbicides can be applied to the vaginal or rectal wall in the form of a gel, cream or suppository, providing protection against sexually transmitted infections such as HIV and in some instances can prevent pregnancy.
an agent that inactivates, kills, or destroys microbes. Vaginal and anal microbicides are under study as a means of preventing HIV transmission.
An agent (eg, a chemical or antibiotic) that destroys microbes.
A topical agent that kills microbes, like a virus, bacteria or fungus.
a chemical that directly or indirectly destroys a microbe (in this case, HIV)
a cream, gel, or other formulation being developed to prevent HIV/AIDS and other sexually-transmitted diseases through topical application to genital surfaces
a drug made to kill/fight Viruses and bacteria
a product designed to substantially reduce transmission of HIV and possibly other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when used in the vagina
a product that could be applied to the vagina or rectum to reduce HIV transmission during sexual intercourse
a product that is applied topically inside the vagina or rectum to prevent infection with HIV and potentially a number of bacterial and viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
a substance that can significantly reduce transmission of HIV and/or viral, bacterial, fungal, or protozoan sexually transmitted pathogens when applied topically to genital mucosal surfaces
a substance which, incorporated into a gel, lube or wash, could prevent or reduce the transmission of HIV and other STDs during sex
a topical product that would be applied to the vagina before sex to reduce the risk of HIV transmission
An agent (e.g., a chemical or antibiotic) that destroys microbes. See also Microbes.
an agent that destroys MICROBES. TOPICAL microbicides, applied to mucosal surfaces, act as chemical barriers to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Several compounds are under investigation to block HIV infection.
A topical agent that kills virus, but not necessarily sperm
An agent that inactivates, kills or destroys microbes like viruses.
a substance that kills microbes such as bacteria and viruses.
refers to a range of products, in cream, gel, film, or suppository form, that would substantially reduce the transmission of HIV — and possibly other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) — when applied prior to sex.
Also known as chemical barrier or CB. A gel-like chemical compound currently in development created to kill various STIs and HIV during intercourse.
A microbicide is a substance such as a gel, cream, sponge, suppository or film that can significantly reduce the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), chlamydia, gonorrhea, human papilloma virus (HPV), and others (see STDs below). Microbicides are intended to be used vaginally or rectally and may provide protection against STDs for several hours, or even for days. There are microbicides under development that are contraceptive and some which are non-contraceptive. They are woman-controlled methods of STD protection, and therefore do not rely on a partner's use of a condom. For more information see Microbicide Development. A microbicide may work by killing STD pathogens, blocking infections by creating a barrier between the pathogen and the reproductive tract (vagina and cervix) or rectum, and/or preventing virus from replicating once it has entered the body.
An agent (e.g. a chemical or antibiotic) that destroys microbes. Research is being carried out to evaluate the use of rectal and vaginal microbicides to inhibit the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
A product that, when applied topically, is able to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.
A microbicide is any compound or substance whose purpose is to reduce the infectivity of microbes, such as viruses or bacteria. A major effort is currently underway to develop topical microbicides that might be applied to condoms or directly to the genitals to block sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as HIV. It is hoped that these products could be produced inexpensively and distributed freely worldwide.