The Surprise Attack—An Increase in Bacterial Resistance to Disinfecting Products - Bio-Defense Network
Aug 2018

The Surprise Attack—An Increase in Bacterial Resistance to Disinfecting Products

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is as much a constant in hospitals as the need to use it. Cleaning and disinfection practices are one of the strongest tools in the infection prevention toolbox. The ability to appropriately clean surfaces, medical equipment, and our own hands in a health care setting is vital to stopping the spread of infectious diseases. As the threat of highly drug-resistant organisms continues to increase with the growing presence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and the mcr-1 gene, the ability to prevent the spread and microbial burden becomes that much more vital.

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