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What are the main reasons for a surgical wound getting infected?
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∙ 16y ago
Care for the wound is very important - if it is done "unsanitarily" this is usually when an infection can occur. There are a variety of reasons and of course depends on the location of the wound as well.
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Dehiscence
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