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Disinfectants facilitate the transformation of exogenous antibiotic resistance genes via multiple pathways

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2023
The prevalence and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria pose a global challenge to public health. Natural transformation is one of the essential ways for horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs).
Yuqian Jia, Zeyu Wang, Shuyao Zhu, Zhiqiang Wang, Yuan Liu   +4 more
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Reduced Susceptibility and Increased Resistance of Bacteria against Disinfectants: A Systematic Review

Microorganisms, 2021
Disinfectants are used to reduce the concentration of pathogenic microorganisms to a safe level and help to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.
Urška Rozman, Marko Pušnik, Sergej Kmetec, Darja Duh, Sonja Šostar Turk   +4 more
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Resisting disinfectants [PDF]

Communications Medicine, 2022
Although often overlooked, the use of disinfectants can lead to antimicrobial resistance and this may exacerbate resistance to antibiotics. Here, we explain why all antimicrobial agents, including disinfectants, should be used prudently in a way that is ...
Harrie F. G. van Dijk, H. Verbrugh, Tjakko Jan Willem Harrie F. G. Benno H. Dik J. Mark H. M. Abee Andriessen van Dijk ter Kuile Mevius Montfort, T. Abee, Jan-Willem Andriessen, Harrie F. G. van Dijk, B. T. ter Kuile, D. Mevius, M. Montforts, W. van Schaik, H. Schmitt, H. Smidt, J. Veening, A. Voss   +13 more
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Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite disinfectants are more effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms than quaternary ammonium compounds

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2018
Background Antimicrobial disinfectants are used as primary treatment options against pathogens on surfaces in healthcare facilities to help prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs). On many surfaces, pathogenic microorganisms exist as biofilms and
Caitlinn B. Lineback, Carine A. Nkemngong, Sophie Tongyu Wu, Xiaobao Li, Peter J. Teska, Haley F. Oliver   +5 more
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Beyond quaternary ammonium compounds: Evaluating the harms of non-QAC disinfectant agents in healthcare and industry [PDF]

GMS Hygiene and Infection Control
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) account for approximately 35% of the U.S. disinfectant market, but mounting concerns about their links to occupational asthma, reproductive toxicity, and antimicrobial resistance as well as their allergic potential ...
Ng, Mitchell K., Mont, Michael A.
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Study on the Disinfection Efficacy of Common Commercial Disinfectants in China Against Mastitis-Causing Pathogens and Bedding Materials in Large-Scale Dairy Farms [PDF]

Veterinary Sciences
To address the challenges in preventing and controlling mastitis caused by Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in large-scale dairy farms, as well as the issues of traditional disinfection protocols relying on experience and exhibiting significant
Tianchen Wang, Haoyu Fan, Mengqi Chai, Tao He, Yongqi Li, Xiangshu Han, Yanyang Li, Hangfei Bai, Song Jiang   +8 more
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Quaternary ammonium disinfectants and antiseptics: tolerance, resistance and potential impact on antibiotic resistance

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2023
Background Due to the substantial increase in the use of disinfectants containing quaternary ammonion compounds (QACs) in healthcare and community settings during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased concern that heavy use might cause bacteria to ...
J. Boyce
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Environmental impacts of the widespread use of chlorine-based disinfectants during the COVID-19 pandemic

Environmental science and pollution research international, 2022
Chlorinated disinfectants are widely used in hospitals, COVID-19 quarantine facilities, households, institutes, and public areas to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus as they are effective against viruses on various surfaces.
Naseeba Parveen, Shamik Chowdhury, S. Goel   +2 more
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Knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding environmental friendly disinfectants for household use among residents of China in the post-pandemic period

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
BackgroundA sharp rise in household consumption of disinfectants triggered by COVID-19 pandemic has generated tremendous environmental burden and risks of disinfectant emissions in the post-pandemic period.
Yongxin Tong, Zerong Zhu, Wenjing Chen, Fang Wang, Xianmin Hu, Jun Wang   +5 more
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The role of disinfectants and sanitizers during COVID-19 pandemic: advantages and deleterious effects on humans and the environment

Environmental science and pollution research international, 2021
Disinfectants and sanitizers are essential preventive agents against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic; however, the pandemic crisis was marred by undue hype, which led to the indiscriminate use of disinfectants and sanitizers.
K. Dhama, S. Patel, Rakesh Kumar, R. Masand, J. Rana, M. I. Yatoo, R. Tiwari, K. Sharun, R. Mohapatra, S. Natesan, Manish Dhawan, Tauseef Ahmad, T. Emran, Y. Malik, H. Harapan   +14 more
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