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Minor cuts and abrasions are common events in the lives of all and are particularly frequent in young children. While a great deal of study has centered on the healing of superficial wounds, the frequency of infection by virulent organisms has received scant attention. There is no agreement and, indeed, much argument as to how minor cuts and abrasions should be treated to prevent infection. The infection rate varies considerably from one population to another, being strongly influenced by personal hygiene and climate.
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Leyden, J.J., Kligman, A.M. (1981). Topical Antibiotics in the Prophylaxis of Experimental Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Pyogenes Infections in Humans. In: Maibach, H.I., Aly, R. (eds) Skin Microbiology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5868-1_29
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