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Review
. 2015 Apr-Jun;31(2):152-4.
doi: 10.4103/0970-9185.155140.

Perioperative chlorhexidine allergy: Is it serious?

Claude Abdallah  1
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Review

Perioperative chlorhexidine allergy: Is it serious?

Claude Abdallah. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2015 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic agent, commonly used, in many different preparations, and for multiple purposes. Despite its superior antimicrobial properties, chlorhexidine is a potentially allergenic substance. The following is a review of the current evidence-based knowledge of allergic reactions to chlorhexidine associated with surgical and interventional procedures.

Keywords: Allergy; anesthesia; chlorhexidine; complications; perioperative.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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