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Risk of C. Difficile High With Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis
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Title Risk of C. Difficile High With Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576454?src=rss
Description Since the emergence of the hypervirulent strain of Clostridium difficile in 2000, C. difficile infection has been a significant complication of perioperative antibacterial prophylaxis (PAP), research shows. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > General Surgery
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Date Jun 22, 2008
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