58
Participants
Start Date
September 18, 2012
Primary Completion Date
November 18, 2014
Study Completion Date
November 18, 2014
Mupirocin calcium ointment, 2%
Mupirocin nasal ointment is used to treat or prevent infections in the nose due to certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This medicine works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
Topical Chlorhexidine, 4%
"Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that fights bacteria.~Topical chlorhexidine is used to clean the skin to prevent infection that may be caused by surgery, injection, or skin injury."
Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD, Baltimore
VA Office of Research and Development
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