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Review
. 1993 Oct;24(4):735-41.

Prevention of infection in the 1990s

I D Learmonth  1
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  • PMID: 8414439
Review

Prevention of infection in the 1990s

I D Learmonth. Orthop Clin North Am. 1993 Oct.

Abstract

Deep sepsis after arthroplasty surgery represents a catastrophe. People remain the primary source of bacterial contamination. This paper discusses the potential sources of infection and reviews the appropriate measures required to reduce contamination and combat infection.

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