Surgical Revision Promotes Presence of Enterococcus spp. in Abdominal Superficial Surgical Site Infections

ConclusionOur study accentuates the high frequency ofEnterococcus spp. in SSSI after abdominal surgery, while identifying surgical revision as major risk factor. The results urge vigilance in the treatment of patients with surgical revisions to includeEnterococcus spp. in the prevention and treatment strategies.

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Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - October 18, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research