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Russian Federation
GRNTI 68.41 Ветеринария
Vinegar has been known as an effective medical remedy since ancient times. Ancient treatises describe its use in various diseases, especially in the presence of infection. The article provides information on the mechanism of action of acetic acid and its application in veterinary and medical dermatology. Acetic acid has bacteriostatic activity at a concentration of 0.1 % and bactericidal activity at concentrations from 2 to 10 %.
vinegar, acetic acid, mechanism of action, indications for use
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