In vitro long-term exposure to chlorhexidine or triclosan induces cross-resistance against azoles in Nakaseomyces glabratus - Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control Background Topical antiseptics are crucial for preventing infections and reducing transmission of pathogens. However, commonly used antiseptic agents have been reported to cause cross-resistance to ot...

In #BiocidesBill, I talked about #CrossResistance.

Here's disturbing case study: Chlorhexidine & triclosan (both widely available in consumer products) "able to introduce selective pressure promoting resistance to azole antifungals".

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