UMich Study Links Triclosan To Bacterial Colonization, Infection Risks
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Researchers have identified a positive correlation between triclosan’s presence in adult nasal secretions and colonization of Staphylococcus aureus, a risk factor for potentially deadly infections, the investigators say. Their findings “suggest that a reevaluation of triclosan in consumer products is urgently needed,” according to the study.