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Bibliographic Info

GuidelineWHO recommendations on maternal health: guidelines approved by the WHO Guidelines Review Committee, second edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2025
Year of Publication2023
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

Status
Maintained

Recommended in favor

Strong

Routine antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for women undergoing manual removal of the placenta

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Originally Developed
Guideline

WHO recommendations for prevention and treatment of maternal peripartum infections

Year2015
InstitutionWorld Health Organization
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