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The studyHumphries ABC, Linsell L, Knight M. Factors associated with infection after operative vaginal birth-a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of infection following operative vaginal birth. AJOG 2023;228:328.To read the full NIHR Alert, go to: https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/assisted-vaginal-births-women-need-prompt-antibiotics/.

Original publication

DOI

10.1136/bmj.p1088

Type

Journal article

Journal

BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

Publication Date

05/2023

Volume

381

Addresses

NIHR Evidence, Twickenham, UK.

Keywords

Vagina, Humans, Rupture, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Delivery, Obstetric, Pregnancy, Parturition, Female