The spectrum and outcome of surgical sepsis in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
<br><strong>Background. <br></strong>Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the incidence appears to be increasing. In the resource-limited environment in low- and middle-income countries, the management of surgical sepsis (SS) continues to repres...
Main Authors: | Green, S, Kong, VY, Clarke, DL, Sartorius, B, Odendaal, J, Bruce, JL, Laing, GL, Brysiewicz, P, Bekker, W, Harknett, E |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2017
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