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Do antibacterial products (such as antibacterial soaps) prevent infections better than ordinary soaps?

April 26, 2017antibacterial infections products soaps

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Do antibacterial products (such as antibacterial soaps) prevent infections better than ordinary soaps?

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Except in health care settings, antibacterial products are no better than ordinary soap for preventing infections. Hand washing for 15 seconds with ordinary soap and water will reduce the risk of most common infections and will not add to antibiotic resistance.

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Except in health care settings, antibacterial products are no better than ordinary soap for preventing infections. Hand washing for 20 seconds with ordinary soap and water will reduce the risk of most common infections and does not add to antibiotic resistance.