Open AccessBacterial resistance to antiseptics and disinfectants – minireview
Author(s) -
G. Zhelev
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bulgarian journal of veterinary medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 1311-1477
pISSN - 1313-3543
DOI - 10.15547/bjvm.2019-0085
Subject(s) - biocide , antibiotic resistance , resistance (ecology) , infection control , microbiology and biotechnology , antibiotics , medicine , intensive care medicine , biology , ecology , pathology
The appearance of bacterial resistance to disinfectants and antiseptics is an issue of substantial health concern, resulting in low efficiency of epidemic control activities and emergence of microorganisms with cross-resistance to antibiotics and biocides. A synopsis of the main mechanisms of development of resistance to biocides is presented. The emphasis is placed to health risks and impact on medical practice. The main methods for detection of resistance, and prevention measures of key importance for its control are outlined.