Application of Octenidine into Nasal Vestibules Does Not Influence SARS-CoV-2 Detection via PCR or Antigen Test Methods

• Main Authors: Ojan Assadian (Author), Fabiola Sigmund (Author), Daniela Herzog (Author), Karin Riedl (Author), Christoph Klaus (Author)
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• 出版: MDPI AG, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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The targeted or universal decolonization of patients through octenidine for nasal treatment and antiseptic body wash for 3 to 5 days prior elective surgery has been implemented in several surgical disciplines in order to significantly reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) caused by <i>Staphyl...