Does Hand Sanitizer Create Superbugs?

The video discusses the effectiveness of alcohol-based hand sanitizers against bacteria and viruses, explaining that they chemically disrupt cell membranes and proteins, unlike antibiotics. It emphasizes the importance of using the correct alcohol concentration to ensure efficacy. Concerns about microbes developing resistance to alcohol are addressed, clarifying that proper use of sanitizers is crucial and that current evidence does not support the creation of superbugs through sanitizer use.

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