Oral Germs Show Bacterial Resistance to Common Antiseptics
Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and other oral germs may show bacterial resistance to antiseptics, including chlorhexidine, according to a review published on October 21 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. What's more, resistance may rise over time.
This is believed to be the first review to consider the prevalence and proportions of antiseptic-resistant species in dental patients evaluated in randomized clinical trials, the authors wrote.
"This scoping review may support clinicians and leaders of public health organizations to create important decisions, as well as to obtain a better consciousness of the relevance of the reasonable management of antiseptics," wrote the authors, led by Dr. Carlos Ardila, PhD, a periodontist and professor at the University of Antioquia in Colombia...
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This is believed to be the first review to consider the prevalence and proportions of antiseptic-resistant species in dental patients evaluated in randomized clinical trials, the authors wrote.
"This scoping review may support clinicians and leaders of public health organizations to create important decisions, as well as to obtain a better consciousness of the relevance of the reasonable management of antiseptics," wrote the authors, led by Dr. Carlos Ardila, PhD, a periodontist and professor at the University of Antioquia in Colombia...
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