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UW researchers test common disinfectants’ abilities to fight antibiotic resistance at the genetic level Antimicrobial resistance is a lurking threat in hospitals around the world. As more strains of bacteria and other microbes evolve defenses against available drugs, more patients run the risk of...

Can disinfectants go beyond killing bacteria to stop antibiotic resistance?

CEE researchers tested nine common disinfectants to see how well they could kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria and break down the DNA that helps resistance spread.

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