title: Antibiotic prophylaxis.
abstract: Antibiotic prophylaxis has reduced the incidence of postoperative infection in the patient at risk. Although benefits have resulted from the use of antibiotic in this manner, a disadvantage is the selection of resistant bacteria. Antibiotic prophylaxis will not prevent infection if poor surgical techniques have been employed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Faro
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011292:Premedication; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents