The investigators pointed out that all other standard procedures for reducing the risk of infection after surgery, including giving preventive antibiotics beforehand, were the same in both groups. (sciencedaily.com)
These include specific recommendations for preventive antibiotics, providing coverage for unusual bacteria that may be present in infected wounds. (sciencedaily.com)
Doctors are looking for people with swollen lymph nodes and are giving preventive antibiotics. (newscientist.com)