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About Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine is a highly effective antiseptic and
antimicrobial which is effective against a wide range of
Gram negative and Gram positive vegetative bacteria,
yeasts, dermatophyte fungi and lipophilic viruses. 1
Benefits of using Chlorhexidine in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
‘Chlorhexidine is a well tolerated broad spectrum
antiseptic which has been shown to reduce
neonatal morbidity due to group B streptococcus.
It is capable of neutralizing many infectious agents,
viral and bacterial.’ 2
‘Cleansing the birth canal with chlorhexidine
reduced early neonatal and maternal postpartum
infectious problems. The safety, simplicity, and
low cost of the procedure suggest that it should
be considered as standard care to lower infant and
maternal morbidity and mortality.’ 2
