Commercially available antiseptics show high in vitro efficacy against pathogens most commonly associated with canine and feline infectious keratitis [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary SciencePurposeTo determine the minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) of polyhexanide (PHMB), povidone-iodine (PVP-I), N-acetylcysteine (NAC), and hypochlorous acid (HOCl) for bacterial species commonly found in canine and feline infectious keratitis ...
Hinrich Tönjes Wolff +6 more
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Management of Severe Pediatric Lower Lip Defect After Canine Bite with Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB), Full-Thickness Skin Graft (FTSG) and Compression Foam: A Case Report [PDF]
ChildrenIntroduction: Pediatric lower-lip dog bite injuries are challenging due to contamination, tissue loss, and the need to maintain function, appearance, and psychological well-being.
Aba Lőrincz +6 more
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The Use of Polyhexanide and Betaine Combined Preparation in Adult Burn Care in Sri Lanka. [PDF]
CureusBiofilm formation over burn wounds has led to persistent wound infection, poor wound healing, and resistance to antimicrobial therapy. This process ultimately leads to prolonged hospital stays and increased cost of burn wound care, especially in ...
Senevirathne S +3 more
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Comparison of antimicrobial efficacy and therapeutic index properties for common wound cleansing solutions, focusing on solutions containing PHMB [PDF]
GMS Hygiene and Infection ControlBackground: Surgical site infections (SSIs) have been shown to increase patient morbidity and mortality, impact on quality of life and place a significant economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide.
Watson, Fergus +3 more
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Development of Quality Control Ranges for Biocide Susceptibility Testing [PDF]
Pathogens, 2022 Every laboratory test needs validation by quality controls. For biocide susceptibility testing (BST), neither quality control (QC) strains nor QC ranges applicable to these strains are currently available.
Angela R. Schug +6 more
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Wound Gel Formulations Containing Poloxamer 407 and Polyhexanide Have In Vitro Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity Against Wound-Associated Microbial Pathogens. [PDF]
MicroorganismsChronic wounds are often caused or exacerbated by microbial biofilms that are highly resistant to antimicrobial treatments and that prevent healing.
Visvalingam J +5 more
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International Journal of Medical MicrobiologyPurpose: Fusarium keratitis is a severe infection of the anterior eye, frequently leading to keratoplasty or surgical removal of the affected eye. A major risk factor for infection is the use of contact lenses.
Benedikt Schrenker +7 more
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Review - Expert Opinion on Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance in Dermatology [PDF]
Dermatology Practical & ConceptualIntroduction: Antibiotic resistance has become a serious, severe problem worldwide. This issue does not only relate to the use of systemic antibiotics but to topical ones as well, like systemic therapies and local treatment of skin and mucosal ...
Giuseppe Argenziano +7 more
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Medicina, 2023 Background and Objectives: Signs and symptoms of vulvovaginitis, especially when recurrent, have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life. The aim of this study was to survey gynecologists about their habits regarding the treatments of the ...
Gaetano Riemma +11 more
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Treatment of Difficult Lesions with Rigenase® and Polyhexanide: Case Series
Angiology & Vascular Surgery, 2023 The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of Rigenase® and polyhexanide in the treatment of difficult lesions at risk of infection. Rigenase® is a specific wheat extract with antioxidant properties that promote tissue regeneration.
Caniglia A
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