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“Superbugs Strike Again!â€
“Resistance on the Rise!â€
“Antibiotic Resistant Bugs: The Next Pandemic?â€
Headlines such as these have become increasingly familiar in the developed world as antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugsâ€, become more common.
Are you a fan of hand sanitizer? Clorox wipes? When it comes to household cleanliness, most Americans are of the opinion that the fewer germs present, the better. And despite increased warnings of potentially dangerous consequences such as antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial soaps, gels, wipes, and sprays continue to make up a large portion of America's cleaning routine.
