AIM This study evaluated the antibacterial activity and dimensional stability of irreversible hydrocolloids mixed with different concentrations of chlorhexidine gluconate instead of water. MATERIALS AND METHODS Experimental specimens (45 specimens) were prepared and allocated into three groups of 15 each. Group I: Impression material mixed with distilled water served as control. Groups II and...

PURPOSE Bloodstream infections related to use of catheters, particularly central-line catheters, are an important cause of patient morbidity, mortality, and increased health care costs. This study evaluated the efficacy of skin disinfection with chlorhexidine gluconate compared with povidone-iodine solution in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infection. DATA SOURCES Multiple computeriz...

Introduction: A great interest regarding 2% chlorhexidine solution is over its efficiency on gram-negative bacteria, but chlorhexidine sensitive microorganisms include gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and fungi. The aim of the study was to analyze the antimicrobial and antifungal action of 2% chlorhexidine solution against the microorganisms isolated from infected root canals befo...

BACKGROUND Surgical site infection is a devastating postoperative complication, and the occurrence ranges from 1% to 2% after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The efficacy of the preoperative use of chlorhexidine for reducing infection has been debated. This meta-analysis aimed to examine the efficacy of the use of chlorhexidine to prevent surgical site infections after TKA. METHODS In February...

Six domestic African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) were treated for Otodectes cynotis infestation. Symptoms included skin lesions, itching, and slight lethargy. The given a bath with shampoo containing miconazole chlorhexidine, selamectin solution was applied to the in between spines. Skin scraping negative mite infestation after 15 days of treatment, inflammation, swelling decreased s...

Background: Candida species are an important cause of opportunistic infection in the oral cavity of immunocompromised patients. Various antifungal agents have been used for the treatment of oral candida infection. Tea tree oil is a herbal product which is known to have broad antifungal properties. Objective: To compare the antifungal efficacy of 1% tea tree oil, 1% clotrimazole, and 0.2% chlorh...

Chlorhexidine has attracted increasing attention for its role in skin antisepsis in recent years. It was tested in several prominent clinical trials and subsequently recommended in important guidelines for blood culture collection, vascular catheter insertion and surgical skin preparation. We noticed and subsequently reported a widespread misinterpretation of evidence surrounding chlorhexidine ...

A wide variety of antimicrobial cationic agents, such as chlorhexidine gluconate, are commonly used in antiseptic preparations in the prevention of nosocomial infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In this study was investigated the activity of chlorhexidine gluconate against MRSA and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). The quantitative suspensi...

background and aims. dental plaque and gingivitis were controlled by administration of chemical agents such as chlorhexidine (chx) which is recognized as a gold standard of chemical agents. the aim of this study was to compare the effects of two mouthwashes (0.2% chx and kin gingival) on clinical parameters. materials and methods. a total of 88 subjects were included in this interventional‒expe...