Towards a Harmonized Terminology: A Glossary for Biocide Susceptibility Testing

Disinfection is a key strategy to reduce the burden of infections. The contact of bacteria to biocides—the active substances of disinfectants—has been linked to bacterial adaptation and the development of antimicrobial resistance. Currently, there is no scientific consensus on whether the excessive...

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Published in:	Pathogens
Main Authors:	Szilvia Neuhaus, Andrea T. Feßler, Ralf Dieckmann, Lara Thieme, Mathias W. Pletz, Stefan Schwarz, Sascha Al Dahouk
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Subjects:	biocide susceptibility testing biocide resistance antimicrobial resistance biocide tolerance
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/12/1455