Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Chemicals used to kill bacteria could be making them stronger. Low levels of biocides, which are used in disinfectants and antiseptics to kill microbes, can make the potentially lethal bacterium Staphylococcus aureus remove toxic chemicals more efficiently, potentially making it resistant to being killed by some antibiotics. Biocides are commonly used in cleaning hospitals and home environments, sterilizing medical equipment and decontaminating skin before surgery. At the correct strength, biocides kill bacteria and other microbes. But if lower... CONTINUED HERE: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/10/25/why-you-want-to-av\ oid-using-chemical-disinfectants.aspx Sheena Judd http://health.naturalhealthinformation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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