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chlorhexidine [klɔːˈhɛksɪdiːn] n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) an antiseptic compound used in skin cleansers, mouthwashes, etc. [from chlor(o)- + hex(ane) + -i(de) + (am)ine] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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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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