Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of chlorhexidine-containing oral gels against aspiration pneumonia-inducing bacteria: An In Vitro study

• Published in: Indian journal of dental research Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 90 - 93
• Main Authors: Han, Sun-Young, Roh, Jiyeon, Jung, Yun-Sook, Kim, Ki-Rim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Mangalore Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2022; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Antibacterial activity; Antimicrobial activity; Antimicrobial agents; Aspiration pneumonia; Backup software; Bacteria; Chlorhexidine; Gels; Health aspects; Hospital patients; Infection; Infection control; Oral cavity; oral gels; Pneumonia; Prevention; Streptococcus infections; aspiration pneumonia; Antimicrobial activity; oral gels; chlorhexidine

Aim: Hospitalised patients have a high risk of developing aspiration pneumonia because of poor oral care and oral microbial flora changes. Chlorhexidine (CHX) solution has been used to reduce inflammation and prevent infections in oral cavity, but it is difficult to use in inpatients. Gel-type antim...