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Chapter 5 - Antibiotic Prophylaxis For Surgical Procedures

Jan 31, 2021 | Chemical Pathology

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a common cause of healthcare-associated infection. The CDC has defined a SSI as an infection related to an operative procedure that occurs at or near the surgical incision within 30 days of the procedure, or within 90 days if prosthetic material is implanted at surgery....

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