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antiseptic
(redirected from chlorhexidine)

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In Malawi, the use of chlorhexidine wipes significantly reduced neonatal and maternal sepsis-related illness and death at QECH in a study in which the primary aim was to reduce perinatal HIV transmission (39).
Studies on hand-washing practices focused on comparing bacterial counts before and after hands were washed with an alcohol-based solution (15-18) and on comparing the incidence of VAP when chlorhexidine was used and when an alcohol-based solution was used.
2% w/v chlorhexidine digluconate (Tarodent Mouthwash).
 
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