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| 1.AUTHOR | Iffy-L, Wecht-C-H. |
|---|---|
| TITLE | Medical-legal aspects of perinatal and surgical infections. |
| SOURCE | Leg-Med 1980, P: 149-85, ISSN: 0197-9981. |
ABSTRACT
Hospital-acquired infections probably constitute the greatest single health hazard for hospitalized patients in the United States. Ironically, the increased safety of obstetric and surgical procedures effected by the advent of antibiotics has led to relaxation of attention to proper aseptic techniques. Author.
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