Induced sporicidal activity of chlorhexidine against Clostridium difficile spores under altered physical and chemical conditions. [PDF]
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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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 +7 more
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Penetration of Chlorhexidine into Human Skin [PDF]
This study evaluated a model of skin permeation to determine the depth of delivery of chlorhexidine into full-thickness excised human skin following topical application of 2% (wt/vol) aqueous chlorhexidine digluconate.
Karpanen, T. J. +11 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]
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 +4 more
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Use of Chlorhexidine Preparations in Total Joint Arthroplasty [PDF]
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Chlorhexidine is a widely used antiseptic because of its rapid and persistent action. It is well tolerated and available in different formulations at various
J. George, A. K. Klika, C. A. Higuera
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Immediate hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine [PDF]
Chlorhexidine is a widely used and effective antiseptic agent. Although skin contact is usually well tolerated, it may cause both immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions.
Toholka, R +4 more
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Skin antisepsis protocols for the collection of blood from donor dogs
: The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the bactericidal efficacy of2% chlorhexidine surfactant solution + 70% alcohol and 2% chlorhexidine surfactant solution + 0.5% chlorhexidine-alcohol, and standardize skin antisepsis for blood ...
Melca Niceia Altoé de Marchi +6 more
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Comparison of the Effect of Herbal Mouthwashes and Chlorhexidine on Gingival Healing After Crown Lengthening Surgery (A Clinical Trial) [PDF]
Introduction: Chlorhexidine is the gold standard of dental plaque prevention. This clinical study assessed the use of a herbal mouthwash (containing thyme, Mentha piperita, and Tanacetum balsamita) to eliminate the negative effects of chlorhexidine ...
Iman Ali Mohammadi +5 more
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BackgroundSkin antisepsis is a simple and effective measure to prevent infections. The efficacy of chlorhexidine is actively discussed in the literature on skin antisepsis.
Matthias Maiwald, Edwin S Y Chan
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Proteomic Analyses of Chlorhexidine Tolerance Mechanisms in
Protein expression and fatty acid profiles of biofilm cells of chlorhexidine-tolerant Delftia acidovorans (MIC = 15 µg/ml) and its chlorhexidine-susceptible mutant (MIC = 1 µg/ml) were investigated. The chlorhexidine-susceptible mutant (MT51) was derived
Tara Rema +6 more
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