Chlorhexidine blend wipes out 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells in lab tests

A 0.5% alcohol-based chlorhexidine antiseptic, combined with the natural organic compounds eugenol and menthol, can eliminate 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells.

This fungus is one of the leading causes of infections in hospital settings, such as intensive care units (ICUs). ...