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Oct 2022
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137. Chlorhexidine- how it works, how to...

ASHLEY BOURGEOIS, DVM, DIP ACVD
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Chlorhexidine... very commonly used ingredient in veterinary medicine.

BUT... do you know the mechanism of action? What percentage is proven to be effective for pyoderma? Did you know chlorhexidine resistance has been reported?

Check out this week's episode of the podcast.

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