"Chlorhexidine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque.
| Descriptor ID |
D002710
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.078.370.141.100
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Chlorhexidine" 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.
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Impact of measurement and feedback on chlorhexidine gluconate bathing among intensive care unit patients: A multicenter study. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 09; 44(9):1375-1380.
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Development of a Broth Microdilution Method To Characterize Chlorhexidine MICs among Bacteria Collected from 2005 to 2019 at Three U.S. Sites. Microbiol Spectr. 2023 06 15; 11(3):e0413422.
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Assessing the Potential for Unintended Microbial Consequences of Routine Chlorhexidine Bathing for Prevention of Healthcare-associated Infections. Clin Infect Dis. 2021 03 01; 72(5):891-898.
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Delineating the Impact of Mupirocin and Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Intensive Care Units-Models and Real-Life Considerations. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 03 01; 4(3):e211573.
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The SHIELD Orange County Project: Multidrug-resistant Organism Prevalence in 21 Nursing Homes and Long-term Acute Care Facilities in Southern California. Clin Infect Dis. 2019 10 15; 69(9):1566-1573.
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A Tiered Approach for Preventing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection. Ann Intern Med. 2019 10 01; 171(7_Suppl):S59-S65.
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Chlorhexidine versus routine bathing to prevent multidrug-resistant organisms and all-cause bloodstream infections in general medical and surgical units (ABATE Infection trial): a cluster-randomised trial. Lancet. 2019 Mar 23; 393(10177):1205-1215.
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Decolonization to Reduce Postdischarge Infection Risk among MRSA Carriers. N Engl J Med. 2019 02 14; 380(7):638-650.
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Differential Effects of Chlorhexidine Skin Cleansing Methods on Residual Chlorhexidine Skin Concentrations and Bacterial Recovery. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 04; 39(4):405-411.