Reduced Susceptibility to Chlorhexidine among <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Isolates in Israel: Phenotypic and Genotypic Tolerance

Antiseptic use for body decolonization is the main activity applied to prevent healthcare-associated infections, including those caused by <i>S. aureus</i>. Consequentially, tolerance to several antiseptics such as chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) has developed. This study aimed to estimate...

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Main Authors: Maya Azrad, Chen Shmuel, Tamar Leshem, Zohar Hamo, Moti Baum, Assaf Rokney, Keren Agay-Shay, Avi Peretz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/3/342