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Do biocides select for antibiotic resistance?

This paper discusses the mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antibiotics and biocides, explores the possibility of a link between the two, and considers whether biocides can select for antibiotic resistance. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2000;52:227-233.