Antibiotics

New antibiotics research from St. George's Hospital described

Published in Anti-Infectives Week, April 9th, 2007

Fresh data on antibiotics are presented in the report "Current use of antibiotic prophylaxis in breast surgery: a nationwide survey." According to recent research from London, the United Kingdom, "There is currently no consensus regarding the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in breast surgery. This postal survey aimed to establish the current practice in perioperative antibiotic use for breast surgery in the United Kingdom."

"Questionnaires were sent to 406 breast surgeons, enquiring about antibiotic use for common breast procedures. A total of 266 completed questionnaires were returned (65.5%). Over 80% of surgeons who performed breast augmentations, myocutaneous flap...

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Source: Anti-Infectives Week (2007-04-09)

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