RETRACTED ARTICLE: Application of 4% chlorhexidine to the umbilical cord stump of newborn infants in lower income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Application of 4% chlorhexidine to the umbilical cord stump of newborn infants in lower income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract There are conflicting results from large randomized controlled trials in different populations regarding the effectiveness of topical application of 4% chlorhexidine to the umbilical stump of newborn infants at reducing neonatal mortality. Meta-analysis and systematic review of trials perfo...

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Main Authors: Aklilu Abrham Roba, Maleda Tefera, Teshager Worku, Tamirat Tesfaye Dasa, Abiy Seifu Estifanos, Nega Assefa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology
Subjects:
Chlorhexidine
Umbilical cord
Cord separation time
Omphalitis
Neonatal mortality
Newborn infants
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40748-019-0111-y

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