Biocidal Resistance in Clinically Relevant Microbial Species: A Major Public Health Risk
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest dangers to public health of the 21st century, threatening the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases globally. Disinfection, the elimination of microbial species via the application of biocidal chemicals, is essential to control infectious dis...
Main Authors: | Elaine Meade, Mark Anthony Slattery, Mary Garvey |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/5/598 |
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