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Chlorhexidine

Known as: Chlorhexidine [Chemical/Ingredient], 2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N''-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-, 1,1'-Hexamethylene bis(5-(P-chlorophenyl)biguanide) 
A biguanide compound used as an antiseptic agent with topical antibacterial activity. Chlorhexidine is positively charged and reacts with the… 
National Institutes of Health

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Anti-Infective AgentsDisinfectantsGuanidineGuanidines
AntibioticsCHLORHEXIDINE DIACETATE .005 kg in 1 kg TOPICAL POWDER [FROST-PROOF]Cetrimide / ChlorhexidineChlorhexidine / silver sulfadiazine

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Calgon VestaLPD gingival message agentMK-412AMal-A-Ket

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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Acquisition of W135 meningococcal carriage in Hajj pilgrims and transmission to household contacts: prospective study
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina (Hajj) attracts more than two million pilgrims from all over the world… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Two-stage IMZ implants and ITI implants inserted in a single-stage procedure. A prospective comparative study.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using a two-stage implant system in a single-stage procedure and to… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
Prevention of pit and fissure caries using an antimicrobial varnish: 9 month clinical evaluation.
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Evaluation of the penetration strength, bactericidal efficacy and spectrum of action of several antimicrobial creams against isolated microorganisms in a burn centre.
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Direct measurement of the bactericidal effect of chlorhexidine on human dental plaque.
The purpose of the present study was to determine by means of a fluorescence test the ratio between vital and dead bacteria in… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Glycosaminoglycans in human gingival crevicular fluid as indicators of active periodontal disease.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Effect of chlorhexidine gel treatment on Streptococcus mutans population in human saliva and dental plaque.
The effect of topical application of a 1% chlorhexidine gel on the population of S. mutans in dental plaque and saliva was… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
GENTAMICIN-RESISTANT KLEBSIELLA AEROGENES IN A UROLOGICAL WARD
Highly Cited
1970
Highly Cited
1970
A transmembrane pH gradient in Streptococcus faecalis: origin, and dissipation by proton conductors and N,N'-dicyclohexylcarbodimide.
Highly Cited
1970
Highly Cited
1970
The effect of topical application of chlorhexidine on the bacterial colonization of the teeth and gingiva.
Six dental students participated in two experiments throughout which they ceased all active oral hygiene measures. In the first… 
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