Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO recommendations for prevention and treatment of maternal peripartum infections
Year of Publication2015
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended against
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Very low
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis is not recommended for women with uncomplicated vaginal birth.
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