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Chlorhexidine gluconate versus povidone iodine at cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial

Cynelle M. KunkleDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jennifer MarchanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Sara SafadiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Stephanie WhitmanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Ramen H. ChmaitDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 573-577 | Received 18 Feb 2014, Accepted 19 May 2014, Published online: 18 Jun 2014

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