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Use of germicides in the home and the healthcare setting: is there a relationship between germicide use and antibiotic resistance?
Infection control and hospital epidemiology - 1 Oct 2006
Weber David J, Rutala William A
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BACKGROUND: The spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens represents an increasing threat in healthcare facilities. Concern has been expressed that the use of surface disinfectants and antiseptics may select for antibiotic-resistant pathogens. OBJECTIVE: To review the scientific literature on whether there is a link between use of germicides (ie, disinfectants and antiseptics) and bacterial resistance to...
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