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This study aimed to compare the efficacy of two antiseptic agents, Septicidine and Betadine, in reducing bacterial contamination on the hands of surgical staff.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thirty ophthalmic surgeons and operating room personnel participated in the study. The participants scrubbed their hands with either Septicidine (alcohol-based antiseptic) or Betadine (iodine-based antiseptic). Bacterial cultures were obtained before and after hand scrubbing. The presence of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains, was assessed and compared between the two groups over a four-month period at Sina Hospital in Hamadan.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 120 hand culture samples were collected. Both antiseptics significantly reduced bacterial contamination. However, residual bacterial growth was observed in 8 out of 120 Septicidine samples and 10 out of 120 Betadine samples. Although Septicidine showed a slightly lower rate of residual contamination, the difference was not statistically significant (P\u2009=\u20090.624). The most commonly isolated organisms were Staphylococcus species, some of which exhibited resistance to antibiotics such as cotrimoxazole, clindamycin, and vancomycin.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Both Septicidine and Betadine were effective in reducing hand bacterial load, although neither achieved complete sterilization. Alcohol-based solutions such as Septicidine may offer benefits in terms of ease of use and skin compatibility. Improving iodine-based solutions such as Betadine application techniques may enhance its efficacy. 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