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This study compiled minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) data for metals and biocides, revealing key compounds and bacterial species. The dataset highlights the need for standardized testing to assess ecological risks and antibiotic resistance co-selection.

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MICantimicrobial resistancebiocideco-resistanceco-selectionmetal

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Ecotoxicology

Background:

  • Metals and biocides can inhibit bacterial growth, influencing ecological disturbances and co-selection of antibiotic resistance.
  • Standardized data on antimicrobial susceptibility to metals and biocides is lacking.
  • Understanding these interactions is crucial for public health and environmental safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a centralized dataset of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for biocides and metals.
  • To emulate established antibiotic MIC datasets for broader research applications.
  • To provide a foundation for assessing ecological risks and antibiotic resistance co-selection.

Main Methods:

  • Compiled MIC data from 289 publications spanning 1973-2024.
  • Included data for 53 antibacterial biocides, 21 metals, and 17 related compounds.
  • Collected 20,378 MIC values across 164 bacterial species, including clinically relevant strains.

Main Results:

  • The dataset contains extensive MIC data for common biocides (e.g., chlorhexidine) and metals (e.g., copper, silver).
  • Clinically relevant bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were overrepresented.
  • Inconsistent MIC values were noted, indicating challenges in cross-study comparisons.

Conclusions:

  • The study underscores the urgent need for standardized susceptibility testing methods and terminology for biocides and metals.
  • The centralized MIC dataset supports future research on ecological risks and antibiotic resistance.
  • This work aids in identifying data gaps and informing regulatory evaluations.