Drug-resistant bacteria are growing tolerant to strong alcohol-based hand rubs

Over the past couple of decades the increased use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and disinfectants in hospitals has been incredibly successful in reducing cases of deadly golden staph infections. However, a new study has found that some bacteria are now becoming resistant to these alcohol-based sanitizers.

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Category: Health & Wellbeing

Tags:

• Antibiotic
• Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
• Bacteria
• Infections
• Superbugs

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