Chlorhexidine blend wipes out 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells in lab tests

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A laboratory study found that a blend containing 0.5% alcohol-based chlorhexidine combined with the natural compounds eugenol and menthol can eliminate 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells. This fungus is a common cause of infections in hospital intensive care units, highlighting potential improvements in antiseptic treatments.

A 0.5% alcohol-based chlorhexidine antiseptic, combined with the natural organic compounds eugenol and menthol, can eliminate 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells. This fungus is one of the leading causes of infections in hospital settings, such as intensive care units (ICUs).