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If most of the normal flora and for the most part transient microbes are not harmful then why must hands be scrubbed before surgery?
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∙ 12y ago
It is important to scrub up properly before surgery to create a clean and sterile environment before the procedure can begin. There are certain procedures that must be followed to protect the health of the patient.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoNot ALL are harmless. While these flora are not harmful externally, they can be very harmful when introduced internally.
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