The impact of chlorhexidine gluconate on the skin microbiota of children and adults: A pilot study

We examined the effect of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing on the skin microbiota of adult and pediatric patients. We observed no differences in pediatric patients; however, multiple genera of bacteria were observed to be significantly less abundant in the adults bathing with CHG. Further research is needed to determine the long-term impact of CHG use on the skin microbiota.
Source: American Journal of Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research