Title: Prophylactic Antibiotics during Emergency Cesarean Section

Authors: Abhishek Chandavarkar, Priyanka Suhag, Ashutosh Ajgaonkar

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i1.92

Abstract

Introduction

Antimicrobial prophylaxis is the limited administration of an antimicrobial agent or agents before or immediately after exposure to an infectious agent, with the intent of preventing an infection. Prevention is always preferred, provided the means are available and the risk- benefit and cost -benefit ratios are acceptable.

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Corresponding Author

Priyanka Suhag

DY Patil Medical College