Cationic biocides (CBs), which include quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), are employed to mitigate the spread of infectious bacteria, but resistance to such surface disinfectants is rising. CB exposure can have profound phenotypic implications that extend beyond allowing microorganisms to persist on surfaces.
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