"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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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Chlorhexidine" by people in Profiles.
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Liquid mycobacterial culture outcomes after different sputum collection techniques before and during treatment. Tuberculosis (Edinb). 2019 05; 116:17-21.
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Chlorhexidine maternal-vaginal and neonate body wipes in sepsis and vertical transmission of pathogenic bacteria in South Africa: a randomised, controlled trial. Lancet. 2009 Dec 05; 374(9705):1909-16.
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Antifungal effect of mouth rinses on oral Candida counts and salivary flow in treatment-naïve HIV-infected patients. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2008 Aug; 22(8):613-8.
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Central venous catheterization: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2009 Feb; 15(1):19-26.
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Antifungal activity of the plant Dodonaea viscosa var. angustifolia on Candida albicans from HIV-infected patients. J Ethnopharmacol. 2008 Jun 19; 118(1):173-6.
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Tolerance and safety of different concentrations of chlorhexidine for peripartum vaginal and infant washes: HIVNET 025. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Feb 01; 35(2):138-43.
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Chlorhexidine rinsing in physically handicapped pupils in Katlehong. J Dent Assoc S Afr. 1996 Jun; 51(6):343-6.