Systematic Analysis of Efflux Pump-Mediated Antiseptic Resistance in <named-content content-type="genus-species">Staphylococcus aureus</named-content> Suggests a Need for Greater Antiseptic Stewardship

ABSTRACT Staphylococcus aureus-associated infections can be difficult to treat due to multidrug resistance. Thus, infection prevention is critical. Cationic antiseptics, such as chlorhexidine (CHX) and benzalkonium chloride (BKC), are liberally used in health care and community settings to prevent i...

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Main Authors: Patrick T. LaBreck, Audrey C. Bochi-Layec, Joshua Stanbro, Gina Dabbah-Krancher, Mark P. Simons, D. Scott Merrell
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/61162b0ee3ee47f49b289e7a2abc9690
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