title: The application of PVP-iodine in developing countries.
abstract: In this report the possibilities for the application of PVP-iodine-preparations in the developing countries in the treatment of wounds, including burns and in diseases of the mucous membrane, eyes, mouth and genital region are discussed. The application proved particularly valuable where a high antibiotic resistance was found.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Hygiene, University of Graz, Austria.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Sixl
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Schuhmann
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Schneeweiss
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rosegger
mesh_terms: D001266:Atlantic Islands; D002056:Burns / Q000188:drug therapy; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011205:Povidone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013397:Sudan; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D011206:Povidone-Iodine; D011205:Povidone