Management of culture-negative surgical site infections

Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences

关键词: Surgical site infections;    Gram positive;    Gram negative;    bacterial culture;    culture negative SSIs;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Infections at the surgical site delays wound healing, prolongs hospitalization, increases morbidity and the overall costs. These issues are compounded when the postoperative infection is culture-negative. This article outlines the general principles of managing postoperative surgical site infections, with an emphasis on culture-negative infections. Practical issues, in the absence of positive culture are discussed, together with practice points to minimize the incidence of culture-negative surgical site infections.

【 授权许可】

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