The Impact of Low-Level Benzalkonium Chloride Exposure on <i>Staphylococcus</i> spp. Strains and Control by Photoinactivation

• Main Authors: Erika C. R. Bonsaglia (Author), Gustavo H. Calvo (Author), Daniel O. Sordelli (Author), Nathalia C. C. Silva (Author), Vera L. M. Rall (Author), Adriana Casas (Author), Fernanda Buzzola (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Exposure of bacteria to low concentrations of biocides can facilitate horizontal gene transfer, which may lead to bacterial adaptive responses and resistance to antimicrobial agents. The emergence of antibacterial resistance not only poses a significant concern to the dairy industry but also adds to...