An <i>in vitro</i> Study of Betadine’s Ability to Eliminate Live Bacteria on the Eye: Should It Be Used for Protection against Endophthalmitis?

Background: Povidone-iodide (Betadine) is an antiseptic that is applied topically and has many uses in the medical community, such as in wound care and pre- and post-operative surgical procedures. This study was done to measure the effectiveness of Betadine solutions in inhibiting the growth of Gram...

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Main Authors: Alyssa Nagle, Jonathan Kopel, John Reed, Unique Jacobo, Phat Tran, Kelly Mitchell, Ted W. Reid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/11/1549