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Wound irrigation with povidone-iodine or wound soaking with mafenide have both been used to sterilize infected or contaminated wounds. 170,179 Unfortunately, the recommended 10% povidone-iodine strength also impairs wound healing and inhibits fibroblasts. 198 This has led to the use of dilute solutions, which are more likely to be ineffective in local bacterial control. 198,199 Some authors recommend combining 10% povidone-iodine with antibiotic irrigation for optimal wound sterilization ...
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