"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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| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 2018 | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Chlorhexidine" by people in Profiles.
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Preliminary model assessing the cost-effectiveness of preoperative chlorhexidine mouthwash at reducing postoperative pneumonia among abdominal surgery patients in South Africa. PLoS One. 2021; 16(8):e0254698.
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Combination of toothbrushing and chlorhexidine compared with exclusive use of chlorhexidine to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2021; 76:e2659.
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Disinfectant effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses present on human skin: model-based evaluation. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2021 Jul; 27(7):1042.e1-1042.e4.
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Use of chlorhexidine to eradicate oropharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 patients. J Med Virol. 2021 Jul; 93(7):4370-4373.
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Comparison of the in-vitro efficacy of different mouthwash solutions targeting SARS-CoV-2 based on the European Standard EN 14476. J Hosp Infect. 2021 May; 111:180-183.
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Review of the use of nasal and oral antiseptics during a global pandemic. Future Microbiol. 2021 01; 16:119-130.
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Efficacy of commercial mouth-rinses on SARS-CoV-2 viral load in saliva: randomized control trial in Singapore. Infection. 2021 Apr; 49(2):305-311.
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Could antiseptic gargling prevent COVID-19? Trop Biomed. 2020 Dec 01; 37(4):1141-1145.
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Coronavirus pandemic: is H2O2 mouthwash going to overcome the chlorhexidine in dental practices? J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021 11; 122(5):527-528.
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Safety alert for hospital environments and health professional: chlorhexidine is ineffective for coronavirus. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2020; 66Suppl 2(Suppl 2):124-129.