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Definition of Antiinfective
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Antiinfective: Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright.
Anti-infective is a general term that encompasses antibacterials, antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoans and antivirals.