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Antibacterial soaps and wipes can fuel antimicrobial resistance, scientists warn

  • March 31, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Antibacterial soaps and wipes can fuel antimicrobial resistance, scientists warn
An international team of scientists is warning that everyday antibacterial soaps, wipes, sprays, and other "germ-killing" products are quietly contributing to the global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) while providing no added health benefit for most consumer uses.

Originally published at Phys.org

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