WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSjou) -- Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that residues of a common hospital antiseptic linger on surfaces far longer than previously understood, potentially aiding microbes in developing tolerance. Erica M. Hartmann, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, led the study investigating the impact of chlorhexidine on bacteria within healthcare environments.

The research document, titled Disinfectants influence microbes a . . .

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