New details have emerged about the northern NSW man who died after a bat bite, prompting health authorities to issue an ...

A 50-year-old man dies due to a rabies like illness called ABLV, after getting bitten by a bat several months ago.

Chlorhexidine alone also remains a strong contender [2], while alcohol, betadine and povidone iodine-alcohol may be considered depending on individual patient characteristics and preferences [3-5].

A simple swipe along the intended incision site with a cotton swab soaked in sterile saline, dilute povidone iodine (e.g., Betadine, Purdue Frederick, Stamford, CT), or chlorhexidine solution ...

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Povidone-iodine 2.5% (Betadine ® Ophthalmic, Alcon, Ft. Worth, TX) in a single dose has been advocated for prophylaxis as well. [91] ...

Aim: To assess whether povidone-iodine provided any benefit over and above a standard regimen of antibiotic therapy for the treatment of corneal ulcers. Methods: All patients diagnosed with corneal ...