Abstract
Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG) is currently used as topical antiseptic with bactericidal action against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. In the last decade, chlorhexidine has been used in hospitals for antisepsis hand hygiene and other interventions to prevent infection related to health care (HAI). The expressive use of chlorhexidine led to the increase of gram-negative b…