Difference Between Chlorhexidine And Povidone

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(Chlorhexidine Vs. Povidone Iodine for surgical antiseptic, Chlorhexidine Pro-side)
Recent studies have shown that chlorhexidine is an overall better antiseptic than povidone iodine. Chlorhexidine has lower infection rates, decreased risk of adverse effects, and provides longer protection against newly introduced bacteria. In a study conducted in gynecological surgeries, the chlorhexidine groups rate of infection was only 4.5%, compared to povidone iodine’s infection rate of 14.6% (Levin, Amer-Alshiek, Avni, Lessing, Satel, Almog, 2011).
Regarding safety, there have been several reports filed against povidone iodine of cases where the patient suffered serious complications such as chemical burns and irritant-contact dermatitis (Al Maqbali,

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