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Effects of daily bathing with 2% chlorhexidine compared to bathing with soap and water on risk of death, clinical severity, and intensive care unit length of stay in critically ill patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-026-05513-5

Published Online: 2026-04-18

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Souza Júnior, Edison Vitório de https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0457-0513
da Silva Alonso, Claudiomiro https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5868-1812
Campos, Camila Cláudia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2398-7229
Cruz, Diego Pires https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9151-9294
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Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais
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Article History

Received: 31 January 2026

Accepted: 9 April 2026

First Online: 18 April 2026

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