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Definition of Agent, anti-infective
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Agent, anti-infective: An agent that is capable of acting against infection, either by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright.