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antibiotic resistance

August 11, 2025

UW researchers test common disinfectants’ abilities to fight antibiotic resistance at the genetic level

Huan He looks down at two agar plates she is holding in gloved hands.

Antimicrobial resistance is a lurking threat in hospitals around the world. As more strains of bacteria and other microbes evolve defenses against available drugs, more patients run the risk of contracting infections that defy treatment. Now, University of Washington researchers offer new insights into measures currently used to control the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria and other infectious agents in health care facilities.