Biofilms are ubiquitous in healthcare settings. By nature, biofilms are less susceptible to
antimicrobials and are associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Resistance of …

Biocides and formulated biocides are used worldwide for an increasing number of
applications despite tightening regulations in Europe and in the United States. One concern …

Background Wet biofilms associated with medical devices have been widely studied and
their link with healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) is well recognized. Little attention …

Background: The Rudolf Schuelke Foundation addresses topics related to hygiene, infection
prevention and public health. In this context a panel of scientists from various European …

The MICs and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) for the biocides benzalkonium
chloride and chlorhexidine were determined against 1,602 clinical isolates of …

The widely used biocide triclosan selectively targets FabI, the NADH-dependent trans-2-
enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase, which is an important target for narrow-spectrum …

Background In this study we assessed the propensity of biocide exposure in the
development of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria. Methods Our protocol is based on …

The widespread use of biocides, and their resulting dissemination in the environment, can
contribute to adaptations in bacteria leading to the development of low-level susceptibility to …

Bacteria from the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) are encountered as industrial
contaminants, and little is known about the species involved or their mechanisms of …

The increasing use of microbicides in consumer products is raising concerns related to
enhanced microbicide resistance in bacteria and potential cross resistance to antibiotics …