For their study, researchers conducted a quantitative analysis of more than two dozen relevant published studies analyzing antibacterial soaps. They aimed to determine if there was a difference in effectiveness between antibacterial and non-antibacterial soaps.
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The researcher found that even small differences in efficacy between antimicrobial and non-antimicrobial soap can have a significant effect on public health. In addition, antibacterial soap was found to be effective against several different species of bacteria, including staph.
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