Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
BACTERIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERNS OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS
Apurva Parate
JCDR. 2022: 982-989
Abstract
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) pose a significant public health challenge globally, ranking as the second most commonly reported nosocomial infections. They contribute to escalated treatment expenses, prolonged hospitalization, and considerable morbidity and mortality. The present study aimed to analyze the bacteriological profile and antibiogram of surgical site infections/post-operative wound infections and identify effective drugs for empirical treatment.
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