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The mean and standard deviation of microbial counts (colony forming units) in three groups at different locations
| Groups | Mean±SD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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| |||
| Patient’s chest area (CFU/cm2) | Doctor’s mask area (CFU) | Two feet beside the patient (CFU) | |
| Group I - placebo | 102.13±73.37 | 77.86±49.61 | 41.40±18.87 |
| Group II - CHX | 11.60±5.11 | 12.33±7.45 | 11.13±7.15 |
| Group III - herbal formulation | 19.66±5.49 | 19.60±7.51 | 18.13±7.41 |
CHX - Chlorhexidine; CFU - Colony-forming unit; SD - Standard deviation
