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Review Article

Topical antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of surgical wound infections from dermatologic procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 151-158 | Received 13 Feb 2014, Accepted 16 Mar 2014, Published online: 08 Apr 2014

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