Georgiade G, Riefkohl R, Georgiade N, Georgiade R, Wildman M F
J Hosp Infect. 1985 Mar;6 Suppl A:67-71. doi: 10.1016/s0195-6701(85)80048-7.
Cultures were obtained of the microbial flora from the skin of the operation site pre-operatively and following preparation of the surgical field with povidone-iodine (PVP-I). Preliminary results indicate that PVP-I is a reasonable and effective antibacterial agent when used to prepare skin for surgical operations.