Browse By Topic Antimicrobial Agents & Resistance

Antibacterial soaps are no better than regular soap at preventing illness and in some cases some may have deleterious long-term effects.

When treating bacterial infections, more is not always better, but there are cases where combination antibacterial therapy has important advantages.

A recent study suggests home use of antiseptics may contribute to MRSA spread; we provide resources to review different chemical antiseptics.