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Will over-use of alcohol-based handrubs result in resistance?

April 26, 2017alcohol-based handrubs over-use resistance

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Will over-use of alcohol-based handrubs result in resistance?

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Unlike other antiseptics and antibiotics, there is no reported or likely resistance to alcohol-based handrubs. Indeed, the more it is appropriately used, the less antibiotic-resistant bacteria are able to spread.