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Does the use of antibacterial soap increase the risk for bacterial resistance?
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Controversial: Studies have shown different results, but an analysis of the existing data concluded that "the lack of an additional health benefit associated with the use of [antibacterial] soaps over regular soap, coupled with laboratory data demonstrating a potential risk of ... Drug resistance, warrants further evaluation by governmental regulators regarding antibacterial product claims and advertising.".
Answered 8/25/2012
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