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Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006;25(8):665-675. In summary, after topical applications of chlorhexidine, some percutaneous absorption occurs, particularly in preterm newborns, but only at trace levels ...

SEATTLE — Compared with a chlorhexidine gluconate solution, data showed iodine povacrylex may reduce the risk of surgical site infection in patients with closed fractures of the lower extremity ...

Oct. 21, 2004 -- Topical application of oral 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate to the oropharynx twice daily is not effective in reducing the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in ...