| Title | Effect of biocides commonly used in the hospital environment on the transfer of antibiotic-resistance genes in Staphylococcus aureus. |
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| Author(s) | Pearce H; Messager S and Maillard J-Y. |
| Abstract/Summary | An investigation of the effect of sub-minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of biocides on the acquisition of antibiotic-resistance genes in S. aureus. The biocides (chlorhexidine, cetrimide and povidone-iodine) are commonly used for antisepsis and surface disinfection in hospitals. This study showed that transduction efficiency was significantly reduced in recipient strains pretreated with biocide. Phage pre-exposure to biocides did not affect transduction efficiency. Journal of Hospital Infection 1999;43(2):101-107. |
| Publisher | Journal of Hospital Infection |
| Source | Journal of Hospital Infection. |
| Publication Type | Journal article |
| Category | Prevention |
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| Date of Publishing | 01/01/99 |
| Date of posting | 01/29/2009 |