Previous research has shown that the overuse of antibiotics has a hand in promoting an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria and now a new study published in the journal mBio has found that an antibiotic common to soaps and hand sanitizers actually promotes the growth of Staphylococcus aureus inside the human nose.This irony courtesy of Christina.
The new study, from researchers at the University of Michigan, found that the antibacterial additive triclosan could actually increase the risk of nasal infection.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
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Is Antibacterial Soap Increasing Your Chances Of A Nasal Infection?