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Combined effects of nitrate and antimicrobial compounds on in vitro subgingival biofilms [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Chlorhexidine and antibiotics are commonly used as adjunct treatments for periodontitis. However, these antimicrobials can lead to microbial resistance and chlorhexidine can impair health-associated nitrate (NO3 -) metabolism.
Siobhan P. Moran, Maria Nadal-Ruiz, Alex Mira, Ana Serrano-Valcarce, Mercedes Mompeán, Miglė Žiemytė, Andrés López-Roldán, Fiona L. Henriquez, Mia C. Burleigh, Bob T. Rosier   +9 more
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Use of chlorhexidine for the prophylaxis of nosocomial infections in ICU [PDF]

Клиническая микробиология и антимикробная химиотерапия, 2020
This review summarizes published data on the use of chlorhexidine for the prevention of nosocomial infections in the intensive care units (ICU). The use of a 0.5–2.0% alcohol solution of chlorhexidine is strongly recommended for the surgical site ...
Bagin V.A., Rudnov V.A., Astafieva M.N.
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A Comparison of the Adaptive Response of Staphylococcus aureus vs. Streptococcus mutans and the Development of Chlorhexidine Resistance

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
Antimicrobials with nonselective antibacterial efficacy such as chlorhexidine can be effective in reducing biofilm, but bear the risk of inducing resistance in specific bacteria.
Marieke van de Lagemaat, Valerie Stockbroekx, Gésinda I. Geertsema-Doornbusch, Melissa Dijk, Vera Carniello, Willem Woudstra, Henny C. van der Mei, Henk J. Busscher, Yijin Ren   +8 more
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Chlorhexidine for the Treatment of Fusarium Keratitis: A Case Series and Mini Review

Journal of Fungi, 2021
Fungal keratitis is difficult to treat, especially Fusarium keratitis. In vitro studies show that chlorhexidine could be an interesting option as monotherapy.
Claudy Oliveira dos Santos, Nicolien M. Hanemaaijer, Jelina Ye, Henrich A. L. van der Lee, Paul E. Verweij, Cathrien A. Eggink   +5 more
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Release characterization and biological effect of Glass Ionomer Functionalized with two different chlorohexidine derivatives: an in vitro study

RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2022
Objective: To evaluate the effect of adding two different chlorohexidine derivatives; chlorhexidine hexametaphosphate and chlorhexidine digluconate to glass ionomer at three different concentrations (0.25%, 0.75%and 1.5%) regarding the antibacterial ...
Shaimaa M. Abdellah HASSAN, Mohamed M. KANDIL, Dina El-REFAIE   +2 more
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Sub-Inhibitory Concentrations of Chlorhexidine Induce Resistance to Chlorhexidine and Decrease Antibiotic Susceptibility in Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021
Objectives: Chlorhexidine digluconate (chlorhexidine) and Listerine® mouthwashes are being promoted as alternative treatment options to prevent the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Jolein G. E. Laumen, Jolein G. E. Laumen, Christophe Van Dijck, Christophe Van Dijck, Sheeba S. Manoharan-Basil, Saïd Abdellati, Irith De Baetselier, Vicky Cuylaerts, Tessa De Block, Dorien Van den Bossche, Basil B. Xavier, Surbhi Malhotra-Kumar, Chris Kenyon, Chris Kenyon   +13 more
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The effect of Chlorhexidine 0.12% Mouthwash on Microhardness and Elastic Modulus of Dentin and Cementum of Healthy and Periodontally Involved Extracted Teeth [PDF]

Journal of Mashhad Dental School, 2021
Introduction:This study aimed toevaluate the effect of 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash on microhardness and elastic modulus of dentine and cementum of healthy and periodontally involved extracted teeth.
Seyed Ali Banihashemrad, Seyedeh horiyeh Moosavi bandarabadi, Amir reza Mokabberi, Ahmad Banihasherad, Sara Majidinia   +4 more
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Development of a Broth Microdilution Method To Characterize Chlorhexidine MICs among Bacteria Collected from 2005 to 2019 at Three U.S. Sites

Microbiology Spectrum, 2023
Chlorhexidine bathing to prevent transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms has been adopted by many U.S. hospitals, but increasing chlorhexidine use has raised concerns about possible emergence of resistance.
Joseph D. Lutgring, Julian E. Grass, David Lonsway, Brian B. Yoo, Erin Epson, Megan Crumpler, Karen Galliher, Kathleen O’Donnell, Matthew Zahn, Eric Evans, Jesse T. Jacob, Alexander Page, Sarah W. Satola, Gillian Smith, Marion Kainer, Daniel Muleta, Christopher D. Wilson, Mary K. Hayden, Sujan Reddy, Christopher A. Elkins, J. Kamile Rasheed, Maria Karlsson, Shelley S. Magill, Alice Y. Guh   +23 more
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Development of Lipidic Nanoplatform for Intra-Oral Delivery of Chlorhexidine: Characterization, Biocompatibility, and Assessment of Depth of Penetration in Extracted Human Teeth

Nanomaterials, 2022
Microorganisms are the major cause for the failure of root canal treatment, due to the penetration ability within the root anatomy. However, irrigation regimens have at times failed due to the biofilm mode of bacterial growth.
Krishnaraj Somyaji Shirur, Bharath Singh Padya, Abhijeet Pandey, Manasa Manjunath Hegde, Aparna I. Narayan, Bola Sadashiva Satish Rao, Varadaraj G. Bhat, Srinivas Mutalik   +7 more
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Induced sporicidal activity of chlorhexidine against Clostridium difficile spores under altered physical and chemical conditions. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial commonly used to disinfect the skin of patients to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Michelle M Nerandzic, Curtis J Donskey
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