Antimicrobial prophylaxis.
This paper discusses when antimicrobial prophylaxis should be initiated and when it is not recommended as an effective treatment or means of prophylaxis. Various surgical procedures take complete advantage of the effectiveness of such prophylaxis against the emergence of infection and complications; however, the possibility of superinfection is always present and should not be overlooked by the attending physician.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011292:Premedication; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents