Povidone-iodine in wound healing and prevention of wound infections
The wound infections caused by bacteria and fungi are a significant problem in healthcare. Therefore, an effective treatment and prevention seems to be essential. Povidone-iodine is one of the commercial antimicrobial agents used for skin disinfection, in surgery and for local anti-infective treatme...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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TMKarpinski Publisher, Tomasz M. Karpiński
2020-06-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Biological Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.journals.tmkarpinski.com/index.php/ejbr/article/view/325 |
| Summary: | The wound infections caused by bacteria and fungi are a significant problem in healthcare. Therefore, an effective treatment and prevention seems to be essential. Povidone-iodine is one of the commercial antimicrobial agents used for skin disinfection, in surgery and for local anti-infective treatment. The broad activity spectrum of this compound includes numerous species of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. Povidone-iodine is recommended for acute wounds as well as lacerations, bruises and deep wounds due to its good tissue penetration.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3958220 |
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| ISSN: | 2449-8955 |