Overview: Provides a comprehensive literature overview on efficacy, adaptation, acquired resistance and cross-resistance for various commonly used antiseptic agents.Focus on the potential of antiseptics to enhaVarious antiseptic agents, such as chlorhexidine, are used for different applications, e.g. in healthcare, veterinary medicine, animal production and household products, including cosmetics. However, not all antiseptic agents provide significant health benefits, especially in some products used in human medicine (alcohol-based hand rubs, antimicrobial soaps). While some products (antimi
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