Objectives: To compare the efficacy of 24hour versus 48hour prophylaxis of
amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in the prevention of postoperative infections. Study Design: This …

Background: The rate of caesarean section has increased worldwide which has also
affected the rates of surgical complications including infections and an antibiotic prophylaxis …

Background: Postoperative wound infection is a recognised complication of caesarean
section with a substantial burden to the health system. It may result in prolonged period of …

Aims and Objectives: This study was to determine any significant difference between the
incidence of infectious morbidity with the use of a 24 hour antibiotics regimen compared to a …

Background: Postcesarean wound infection is a leading cause of prolonged hospital stay.
Considerable debates still exist regarding choice of antibiotics, dose, and duration of use …

1. Background: Prophylactic antibiotic usage is important for preventing surgical site wound
infections and related complications following caesarean delivery, which can lead to …

Objective: Caesarean sections (CS) and surgical vaginal births are established risk factors
for maternal infection. Caesarean surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common …

Background and aims. Caesarean section is a common obstetric surgery associated with an
increased risk of post-partum maternal infection, enhancing the requirement for perfect …

Background: The need for restrictive use of antibiotics has become a contemporary issue,
hence the drive for reduction in the duration of perioperative antibiotic use without …

Background: Large Cochrane reviews have demonstrated that single dose antibiotic
prophylaxis during caesarean section is adequate in reducing the risk for postpartum …