New Types of Antimicrobial Biocides: 2nd Edition
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 27
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Dear Colleagues,
Biocides is the general name for substances that have the ability to fight harmful organisms. The word “biocide” comes from the Latin words “bio” (“life”) and “cidere” (“kill”).
Biocides are widely used in healthcare and various industries to combat infection and microbial contamination. Ineffective surface disinfection can result in the persistence of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate surfaces, often contributing to the transmission of infectious agents. The excessive use of biocides results in significant environmental and economic impact. The misuse of these substances and the escalation of doses (as a means of overcoming microbial resistance) poses a threat to public health.
In an era where infection control is seen as a key method of preventing the transmission of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms, the effectiveness of biocides must be maintained. Therefore, the search for new active substances should take into account the importance of strategies to avoid the cross-resistance of microorganisms to biocides and antibiotics.
Prof. Dr. Irena Maliszewska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biocides
- pathogen
- cross-resistance
- infection
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