title: A comparison of the antibacterial properties of six local analgesic agents.
abstract: The effect of six local analgesic drugs on bacterial growth is reported. Amethocaine proved to be the only effective antibacterial agent.
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local