New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2021, WHO recommendation on vaginal preparation with antiseptic agents for women undergoing caesarean section
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GuidelineWHO recommendations for prevention and treatment of maternal peripartum infections
Year of Publication2015
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Retired
Recommended in favor
Conditional
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
Vaginal cleansing with povidone-iodine immediately before caesarean section is recommended.