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Is it possible that the increasing use of antibacterial soaps and cleaning products could lead to “superbugs”, which are resistant to antibiotic drugs?

April 26, 2017antibacterial antibiotic cleaning products drugs lead possible resistant soaps superbugs

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Is it possible that the increasing use of antibacterial soaps and cleaning products could lead to “superbugs”, which are resistant to antibiotic drugs?

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No. For over 30 years in which antibacterial soaps and cleaning products have been used by consumers and medical professionals, there has not been any evidence that the usage of these products contributing to antibiotic resistance.