Iodophors include
A)chloramines.
B)povidone iodine.
C)tincture of iodine.
D)alcohols.
E)chlorhexidine.

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Iodophors refer to a group of compounds that release iodine slowly when dissolved in water or alcohol. Povidone iodine is an iodophor commonly used as an antiseptic in healthcare settings due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, low toxicity, and lack of resistance development. Chloramines, tincture of iodine, alcohols, and chlorhexidine are not iodophors.

Iodophors Include