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A randomized clinical trial evaluating prophylactic single-dose vs prolonged course of antibiotics for caesarean section in a high HIV-prevalence setting

M. F. GidiriAcademic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences, Parirenyatwa Hospital and Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital, Avondale, Harare, ZimbabweCorrespondence[email protected]
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A. ZirumaAcademic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences, Parirenyatwa Hospital and Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe
Pages 160-164 | Published online: 23 Jan 2014

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