Bacterial adaptation and resistance to antiseptics, disinfectants and preservatives is not a new phenomenon.
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Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3XF, UK. russelld2@cardiff.ac.uk
D000166:Acridines / Q000494:pharmacology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000494:pharmacology; D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification / Q000187:drug effects*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000494:pharmacology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000494:pharmacology; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / Q000494:pharmacology; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology; D012458:Salicylanilides / Q000494:pharmacology
D000166:Acridines; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004202:Disinfectants; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D012458:Salicylanilides; D002710:Chlorhexidine