Comparison of two different antiseptics regarding intracutaneous microbial load after preoperative skin cleansing in total knee and hip arthroplasties
Abstract Periprosthetic infections (PPIs) are a serious concern in total knee and hip arthroplasty, and they have an increasing incidence. To prevent PPI, preoperative skin disinfection, as a key element of antisepsis, represents an important part of infection prevention. However, no specific antise...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-10-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23070-7 |