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Antiseptic Soap:
 Conclusions
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•Lack of evidence that antiseptic soaps provide a benefit beyond plain soap in community setting in US and Pakistan
–Diarrhea
–Impetigo
–Other infectious symptoms
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•When compared to a control group (no provision of plain soap or hygiene education)
–Antiseptic soap with hygiene education is an effective intervention for reducing impetigo and diarrheal illness in high risk groups