Triclosan and antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus

Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Pages: 11 - 18
Published: Jul 1, 2000
Abstract
Triclosan (2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether) is an antimicrobial agent used in hygiene products, plastics and kitchenware, and for treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreaks. S. aureus strains with low-level resistance to triclosan have emerged. It has been claimed that strains with decreased susceptibility to biocides may also be less susceptible to antibiotics. We tested the susceptibility of S. aureus...
Paper Details
Title
Triclosan and antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus
Published Date
Jul 1, 2000
Volume
46
Issue
1
Pages
11 - 18
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