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August 27, 1999
                			
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				Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery
August 27, 1999 (Issue: 1060)
				Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of infection, particularly wound infection, after certain operations, but this benefit must be weighed against the risks of toxic and allergic reactions, emergence of resistant bacteria, drug...more
        			
        			
				
				
        			
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