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Antiseptic Stewardship - Biocide Resistance and Clinical Implications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
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Antiseptic Stewardship - Biocide Resistance and Clinical Implications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
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Various antiseptic agents, such as chlorhexidine, are used for
different applications, e.g. in healthcare, veterinary medicine,
animal production and household products, including cosmetics.
However, not all antiseptic agents provide significant health
benefits, especially in some products used in human medicine
(alcohol-based hand rubs, antimicrobial soaps). While some products
(antimicrobial soaps, surface disinfectants, instrument
disinfectants, wound antiseptics) may contain one or more biocidal
agents with a comparable antimicrobial efficacy but large
differences in their potential for microbial adaptation and
tolerance. An increased bacterial resistance has been described for
various antimicrobial agents, sometimes including a
cross-resistance to antibiotics. The book is the first
comprehensive reference resource on antiseptic agents, including
their efficacy, natural and acquired resistance, adaptation, and
cross-resistance. It also discusses their and appropriate use in
terms of a balance between their efficacy and the risk of acquired
bacterial resistance / tolerance. Focusing on human and veterinary
medicine and household products, it helps readers make informed
decisions concerning against antiseptic products based on their
composition. The book contributes to reduce any unnecessary
selection pressure towards emerging pathogens and to keep the
powerful antiseptic agents for all those applications that have a
clear benefit (e.g. reduction of healthcare-associated infection).
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