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Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (2002) 49, 11-12
© 2002 The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

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Biocide abuse and antimicrobial resistance—a cause for concern?

A. P. Fraise,*

Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, City Hospital NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QH, UK

The term biocide includes disinfectants, antiseptics and preservatives. It does not include antibiotics, which, in spite of being biocides in the strictest sense, tend to be categorized separately. In recent years there has been a trend towards use of biocides in the home environment. These products have been marketed for decontamination of food preparation surfaces (e.g. Dettox), areas perceived to be microbially contaminated (e.g. toilets) and general improvement of cleanliness in the home. A product called Microban is a biocide (triclosan) that is incorporated into chopping boards, knife handles and Wellington boots. Other companies manufacture biocide-impregnated paint (Biocote) and toilet seats. Several workers have suggested that . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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