Although health systems have reported a decrease in infections associated with medical devices in recent decades, transmission risk of hospital-acquired infections from environmental surfaces and ...

Research published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests alcohol handrubbing is just as effective as chlorhexidine handwashing but may be more time efficient. For their study, ...

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Chlorhexidine is sold as topical solutions, washes, sponges, and swabs. This antiseptic may be used to decrease dental plaque and prevent gingivitis. Using chlorhexidine may lead to an allergic ...

Results from a study showed alcohol handrubbing is just as effective as but more time efficient than chlorhexidine handwashing, according to research published in the American Journal of Infection ...