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  • Title: Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gynecologic surgical site infections.
    Author: Lazenby GB, Soper DE.
    Journal: Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am; 2010 Sep; 37(3):379-86. PubMed ID: 20674781.
    Abstract:
    Surgical site infections (SSIs) have a significant effect on patient care and medical costs. This article outlines the risks that lead to SSIs and the preventive measures, including antimicrobial prophylaxis, which decrease the incidence of infection. This article also reviews the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic SSIs.
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