Antibiotic Resistance Can Be Enhanced in Gram-Positive Species by Some Biocidal Agents Used for Disinfection
Some biocidal agents used for disinfection have been described to enhance antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative species. The aim of this review was therefore to evaluate the effect of 13 biocidal agents at sublethal concentrations on antibiotic resistance in Gram-positive species. A MEDLINE search...
Main Author: | Günter Kampf |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/8/1/13 |
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