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Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery

October 1, 2012 (Issue: 122)

Superseded by The Medical Letter "Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery" - Issue 1495, May 23, 2016

Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of postoperative infection, particularly surgical site infection, after some procedures. Recommendations for such prophylaxis are listed in the table that begins on page 74. Antimicrobial...more

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