Low-level exposure of MRSA to octenidine dihydrochloride does not select for resistance

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Sir, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is prevalent in hospitals and contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in infected patients. Antiseptics are an important element in the prevention and treatment of MRSA infections. Octenidine dihydrochloride {N, N′-(1,10 decanediyldi-1[4H]-pyridinyl-4-ylidene) bis-(1-octanamine)} is a new cationic antiseptic that belongs to the bispyridine class...

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