A randomised trial comparing preoperative administration of single-dose kefazolin to kefazolin plus metronidazole as prophylactic antibiotics at caesarean section
Background. Caesarean section is a life-saving procedure which is associated with high rates of maternal and neonatal complications. It has been estimated that globally, 29.7 million births occur by caesarean section annually. The risk of postpartum infection is estimated to be five to ten time...
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Main Authors: | R Lamfel, L Snyman, L Seopela, G Jahn, P Becker |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2024-05-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/1081 |
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