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Scientists from University of Michigan which have conducted their own research have proved, that the antibacterial soap protects from infections precisely the same as usual does.

The conclusion is made on the basis of trivial procedure studying - washing of dirty hands. As it appeared, the number of bacteria on hands after applying of an antibacterial soap is the same, as after the use of a usual soap.

However the antibacterial soap has not palatable feature. All kinds of such soap contain one active component - triclozan. In the American hospitals the concentrated solutions of this substance are frequently used as a disinfectant. Use of small dozes can help cultures to develop bacterial resistance to some antibiotics. Experiments have shown that the colon bacillus is able to develop such resistance very quickly.