How effective is povidone iodine in treating acute surgical wounds?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18428299
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Abstract

Povidone iodine's effectiveness in treating acute surgical wounds varies depending on context, with certain surgical settings showing benefits, but evidence is mixed overall.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Surgical site infection prevention Wound Healing and Treatments Antimicrobial agents and applications

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
30 January 2026