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Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
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Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of infection, particularly surgical site infection, after certain procedures. Recommendations for prevention of surgical site infection are listed in this article.
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