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Fig. 4

From: Topical povidone iodine inhibits bacterial growth in the oral cavity of patients on mechanical ventilation: a randomized controlled study

Fig. 4

Changes in the count of each microorganism before and after oral care in the intervention and control groups. Each microorganism decreased at 1–3 h after application of povidone iodine, suggesting that this disinfectant does not disturb the oral microbiota or promote the growth of bacteria resistant to antibiotics (e.g., MRSA) or fungi

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