"Iodophors" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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Complexes of iodine and non-ionic SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS acting as carrier and solubilizing agent for the iodine in water. Iodophors usually enhance bactericidal activity of iodine, reduce vapor pressure and odor, minimize staining, and allow wide dilution with water. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D007466
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D01.475.557
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| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Iodophors" by people in Profiles.
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Nasal Iodophor Antiseptic vs Nasal Mupirocin Antibiotic in the Setting of Chlorhexidine Bathing to Prevent Infections in Adult ICUs: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2023 10 10; 330(14):1337-1347.