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Antibiotic prophylaxis is used to reduce postoperative wound infections, which account for about 15% of hospital-acquired infections. Common organisms that cause surgical site infections include various bacteria species. Prophylaxis is recommended for procedures with high infection rates, those involving implants, or when infections have serious consequences. The antibiotic should cover likely contaminants and be present when the incision is made. Appropriate prophylactic antibiotics should be effective aga
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