Biocides in the health industry

Abstract

Biocides, whether naturally extracted or chemically engineered, are invaluable compounds that provide the health industry with numerous benefits. They can be used as disinfectants or antiseptics playing an important role in the control of bacteria and viruses. Thus, they are a precious resource that must be managed so as to be protected from loss of activity over time; these compounds are often overlooked in the significance of bacterial persistence and resistance.