Which antimicrobial agent is ototoxic and may cause permanent damage if used in the presence of the cornea?
a. Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)
b. Iodophors
c. Triclosan
d. Ethyl alcohol
ANS: A
CHG is rarely irritating to the skin, but it is highly ototoxic and is irritating if splashed in the eye. It can cause permanent corneal damage.
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