The Impact of Low-Level Benzalkonium Chloride Exposure on <i>Staphylococcus</i> spp. Strains and Control by Photoinactivation

Exposure of bacteria to low concentrations of biocides can facilitate horizontal gene transfer, which may lead to bacterial adaptive responses and resistance to antimicrobial agents. The emergence of antibacterial resistance not only poses a significant concern to the dairy industry but also adds to...

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Main Authors: Erika C. R. Bonsaglia, Gustavo H. Calvo, Daniel O. Sordelli, Nathalia C. C. Silva, Vera L. M. Rall, Adriana Casas, Fernanda Buzzola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/8/1244