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April 1, 2004
                			
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				Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
April 1, 2004 (Issue: 20)
				Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of infection, particularly surgical site infection, after certain operations, but this benefit must be weighed against the risks of toxic and allergic reactions, emergence of resistant bacteria,...more
        			
        			
				
				
        			
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