| Title | Antibacterial cleaning products and drug resistance. |
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| Author(s) | Aiello; A.E.. Marshall B.. Levy S.B.. Della-Latta P.; Lin S; X.; Larson E. |
| Abstract/Summary | This study examined whether household use of antibacterial cleaning and hygiene products is an emerging risk factor for carriage of antimicrobial drug–resistant bacteria on hands of household members. Households (N = 224) were randomized to use of antibacterial or non-antibacterial cleaning and hygiene products for 1 year. Antibacterial product use did not lead to a significant increase in antimicrobial drug resistance after 1 year (odds ratio 1.33), nor did it have an effect on bacterial susceptibility to triclosan. However, more extensive and longer term use of triclosan might provide a suitable environment for emergence of resistant species. Emerging Infectious Diseases 2005; 11: 1565-1570. |
| Publisher | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
| Source | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
| Publication Type | Journal article |
| Category | Prevention |
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| Date of Publishing | 01/01/2005 |
| Date of posting | 01/29/2009 |