Chlorine-based DUWL disinfectant leads to a different microbial composition of water derived biofilms compared to H2O2-based chemical disinfectants in vitro

Background Biofilm formation in dental unit waterlines (DUWL) may lead to health risks for dental staff and patients. Therefore, dental unit waterlines need to be disinfected, for instance by using chemical disinfectants. However, the application of chemical disinfectants may lead to the selection o...

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Main Authors: Charifa Zemouri, Alexa M.G.A. Laheij, Catherine M.C. Volgenant, Bernd W. Brandt, Wim Crielaard, Mark J. Buijs, Egija Zaura, Johannes J. de Soet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-07-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/9503.pdf