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Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
; 70(10): 579-82, 2009 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19966703
ABSTRACT
The incidence of health-care-associated infections has reduced since skin antisepsis was introduced in the 19th century. Despite this, health-care-associated infections, including post-surgical sepsis, continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the evidence for the use of preoperative skin preparations.