Published : 2007-08-20

ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT TRICLOSAN - ACTIVITY, APPLICATIONS AND HAZARDS

Magda Izydorczak

Joanna Stefańska

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Triclosan is a synthetic, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent. It is the substance of choice for hospital hygiene, an ingredient in soaps, deodorants, anti-microbial creams, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other cosmetics. Many recent studies have demonstrated that overuse of triclosan may promote bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

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triclosan, antimicrobial compounds, bacterial resistance


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Izydorczak, M., & Stefańska, J. (2007). ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT TRICLOSAN - ACTIVITY, APPLICATIONS AND HAZARDS. Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(2), 13–17. https://doi.org/10.56782/pps.57

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