(a) Antiseptic and Antibiotic
| Antiseptic | Antibiotic |
|---|---|
| It is a mild chemical substance applied to the body to kill germs. | It is a chemical substance produced by the microbes which kills or hinders the growth of microbes. |
(b) Antiseptic and Disinfectant
| Antiseptic | Disinfectant |
|---|---|
| These are mild chemical substances which, when applied on the body, kill germs. These substances cause no harm to the skin and body. | These are strong chemical substances that are applied on spots and places where germs thrive and multiply. |
(c) Disinfectant and Deodorant
| Disinfectant | Deodorant |
|---|---|
| These are strong chemical substances that are applied on spots and places where germs thrive and multiply. | They are neither antiseptics nor disinfectants. They are used to mask bad smell and are aerosols. |
(d) Vaccination and Sterilization
| Vaccination | Sterilization |
|---|---|
| It is the practice of artificially introducing the germs or the germ substance into the body for developing resistance to particular diseases. | Process of elimination of microbes from a surface contained in a fluid, in compound such as biological culture media or in medication. |
(e) Active immunity and Passive immunity
| Active Immunity | Passive Immunity |
|---|---|
| Developed by an individual due to a previous infection or antigen which naturally enters the body. | Immunity provided to an individual from an outside source as readymade antibodies. |
(f) Innate immunity and Acquired immunity
| Innate Immunity | Acquired Immunity |
|---|---|
| It is the immunity by the virtue of genetic constitutional makeup, i.e. it is inherited from parents. It is present in the body without any external stimulation or a previous infection. | It is the resistance to a disease the body acquires in his lifetime. |