title: The evidence behind prophylaxis and treatment of wound infection after surgery.
abstract: Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a serious post surgical complication. They are the leading cause of healthcare-related infections in developing countries and the second most common healthcare-related infection in developed countries. Here we discuss the epidemiology of and risk factors for SSIs together with the current evidence supporting the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of wound infection after surgery.
authors: King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. dabbaghM@ngha.med.sa
authors: Mona A
authors: MA
authors: Al-Dabbagh
authors: Simon
authors: S
authors: Dobson
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents