Research and analysis
Potential impact of disinfectants on antimicrobial resistance development
Identifies the range of disinfectants currently used in the UK and reviewed available information on their potential role in the development of antimicrobial resistance.
Applies to England
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This project identified the range of disinfectants currently used in the UK and reviewed available information on their potential role in the development of antimicrobial resistance.
This will help the Environment Agency to understand how disinfectants can enter the environment and the extent to which they may drive the development of resistance in environmental microorganisms.
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Published 24 October 2024