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Chlorhexidine

By Michael Freemantle2020-11-13T18:12:00

A surgeon dabs antiseptic onto a patient's skin before surgery

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An antimicrobial compound that kills bacteria and viruses quickly – found in some of the most colourful antiseptic solutions

An antimicrobial compound that kills bacteria and viruses quickly – found in some of the most colourful antiseptic solutions