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🦠 What a Surgical Site Infection Is
The complication that can undo a perfect surgery.
Understanding a Surgical Site Infection
- A **Surgical Site Infection** (SSI) occurs when bacteria enter the incision area during or after an operation.
- These infections can develop in the skin, the tissues beneath the skin, or the organs involved in the procedure.
- While surgeons take strict precautions to keep the environment sterile, bacteria can occasionally bypass these defenses.
- This is a common complication that requires immediate medical attention to prevent further damage.
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