Disinfectants may promote growth of superbugs

Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 22:14 in Health & Medicine

Using disinfectants could cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics as well as the disinfectant itself, according to new research. The findings could have important implications for how the spread of infection is managed in hospital settings.

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