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Microbial Stowaways in Topical Antiseptic Products
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Microbial OrganismsAntimicrobial SusceptibilityHealth SciencesFoodborne IllnessHealthcare-associated InfectionTopical DrugHospital EpidemiologyMicrobiologyInfection ControlMicrobial StowawaysAntiseptic ProductsMedicineSterile ManufactureClinical MicrobiologyAntimicrobial ResistanceFood SafetyDrug Resistance
In recent years, outbreaks of infection have been linked to antiseptic products that were contaminated with microbial organisms, and some products have been recalled. The FDA is evaluating issues related to requiring the sterile manufacture of antiseptic products.