Prophylactic Antibiotics during Emergency Cesarean Section
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Antimicrobial prophylaxis is the limited administration of an antimicrobial agent or agents before or immediately after exposure to an infectious agent, with the intent of preventing an infection. Prevention is always preferred, provided the means are available and the risk- benefit and cost -benefit ratios are acceptable
Authors and Affiliations
Abhishek Chandavarkar
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