Triclosan, a Common Ingredient in Antimicrobial Hand Soaps Available to Consumers

question 12

Multiple Choice

Triclosan, a common ingredient in antimicrobial hand soaps available to consumers, has recently been banned by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) .All of the following are concerns regarding the use of triclosan, except

• A)Scientific evidence does not demonstrate that triclosan-supplemented soaps are any more effective than plain soap and water for hand hygiene.
• B)There are concerns that triclosan may be a hormone disruptor.
• C)Wide spread use of triclosan may favor the survival and growth and of highly resistant bacteria.
• D)Wide spread regular use of triclosan could interfere with the maintenance of healthy normal microbiota.
• E)These are all concerns that have been expressed about triclosan use.There are no exceptions here.

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