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Antimicrob Resist Infect Control April 2023 PMID 37055844

Quaternary ammonium disinfectants and antiseptics: tolerance, resistance and potential impact on antibiotic resistance.

John M Boyce

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The discussions display a balanced interest in understanding bacterial resistance mechanisms like efflux and biofilms, with some posts mentioning the potential impact on antibiotic resistance, yet overall tone remains cautious. This indicates moderate agreement and curiosity, emphasizing scientific concepts without strong emotional or ideological bias.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions reflect mixed opinions, with some posts recognizing potential concerns about resistance, while others remain neutral or uncertain about the broader implications.

InterestModerate interest

Most posts show moderate curiosity, focusing on information about bacterial resistance mechanisms and applications, rather than deep exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate some engagement through sharing scientific details like efflux pumps and biofilm formation, but generally lack deep discussion or critique.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests awareness of possible implications for public health and disinfectant use, though doubts about real-world significance keep impact perceived as moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The review discusses how bacteria may develop resistance or tolerance to quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), which are widely used disinfectants, and the potential link to antibiotic resistance.
  • Mechanisms behind bacterial resistance include changes in cell wall structure, efflux pumps, biofilm formation, and degradation of QACs; laboratory studies have shown how bacteria can become tolerant or resistant.
  • Although some evidence suggests a possible connection between QAC tolerance and antibiotic resistance, especially in lab settings, there is limited real-world data to confirm this widespread impact.
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Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
@ARICJournal · X

Quaternary ammonium disinfectants and antiseptics: tolerance, resistance and potential impact on antibiotic resistance https://t.co/iUqAdNzs33

Apr 14, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,830 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

第四級アンモニウム消毒剤と防腐剤 耐性、耐性、抗生物質耐性に潜在的影響https://t.co/I2O4Zp3tYA グラム陰性菌は一般に、外膜のせいでグラム陽性菌よりもQACに感受性⬇️殺生物剤が標的部位(細胞質膜)に到達が若干困難？ mycobacteriaやノロ

Jul 5, 2023 · 1 like · 3,748 followers View post →
Jon Otter
@jonotter · X

RT @ARICJournal: Quaternary ammonium disinfectants and antiseptics: tolerance, resistance and potential impact on antibiotic resistance htt…

Apr 14, 2023 · 1 share · 8,798 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

第四級アンモニウム消毒剤と防腐剤：耐性、耐性、抗生物質耐性に潜在的影響 https://t.co/I2O4Zp3tYA QAC 耐性機序 細菌の細胞壁構造、細胞膜の構造と機能の変化、排出pomp、biofilm形成、QAC分解

May 10, 2023 · 1 share · 3,748 followers View post →

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tune
@keisuke4713 · X

第四級アンモニウム消毒剤と防腐剤 耐性、耐性、抗生物質耐性に潜在的影響https://t.co/I2O4Zp3tYA グラム陰性菌は一般に、外膜のせいでグラム陽性菌よりもQACに感受性⬇️殺生物剤が標的部位(細胞質膜)に到達が若干困難？ mycobacteriaやノロ

Jul 5, 2023 · 1 like · 3,748 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

第四級アンモニウム消毒剤と防腐剤：耐性、耐性、抗生物質耐性に潜在的影響 https://t.co/I2O4Zp3tYA QAC 耐性機序 細菌の細胞壁構造、細胞膜の構造と機能の変化、排出pomp、biofilm形成、QAC分解

May 10, 2023 · 1 share · 3,748 followers View post →
Jon Otter
@jonotter · X

RT @ARICJournal: Quaternary ammonium disinfectants and antiseptics: tolerance, resistance and potential impact on antibiotic resistance htt…

Apr 14, 2023 · 1 share · 8,798 followers View post →
Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
@ARICJournal · X

Quaternary ammonium disinfectants and antiseptics: tolerance, resistance and potential impact on antibiotic resistance https://t.co/iUqAdNzs33

Apr 14, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,830 followers View post →
渕野　裕 (Fuchino Yutaka)
@yfuchino · X

Quaternary ammonium disinfectants and antiseptics: tolerance, resistance and potential impact on antibiotic resista… https://t.co/TBQptebl3v

Apr 14, 2023 · 19 followers View post →
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doi: 10.1186/s13756-023-01241-z. 14. Montagna MT, Triggiano F, Barbuti G, Bartolomeo N, 3. Chen B, Han J, Dai H, Jia P. Biocide-tolerance and De Giglio O ...

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https://aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13756-023-01241-z การปนเปื้อนของผลิตภัณฑ์โดยเชื้อโรคที่ดื้อต่อ QAC อาจได้รับผลกระทบ ...

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https://aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13756-023-01241-z. Product contamination by QAC-resistant pathogens can also be ...

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https://aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13756-023-01241-z La contaminación del producto por patógenos resistentes a los QAC ...

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https://aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13756-023-01241-z La contamination des produits par des agents pathogènes résistants ...

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https://aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13756-023-01241-z. La contamination des produits par des agents pathogènes résistants ...

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