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1. In this randomized controlled trial, universal decolonization with topical antiseptics significantly reduced the risks of hospitalization due to infection among nursing home residents as compared to routine care. 2. The number needed to treat (NNT) was 9.7 to prevent one hospitalization due to infection in the nursing home setting. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good)
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Universal decolonization methods like chlorhexidine bathing and iodophor nose cleaning can reduce the chance of hospital transfer due to infection in nursing homes.
Major US hospital-based clinical trial highlights benefit of nasal decolonization to reduce ICU infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus Strong support for potential of XF-73 nasal product as alternative to mupirocin Brighton, United Kingdom – 18 October 2021 – Destiny Pharma (AIM: DEST...