Impact of beta-lactam allergy labels on antibiotic prophylaxis and surgical site infections after cesarean section; a retrospective study
Beta-lactam allergy labels were associated with an increased risk of SSI after cesarean section, due to suboptimal selection of prophylactic antibiotics. These findings underscore the importance of accurate allergy documentation and evidence-based perioperative antimicrobial stewardship to ensure optimal prophylaxis.
Authors
- Mudrik-Zohar Hadar
- Kovo Michal
- Shitrit Pnina
- Chowers Michal
- Shechter-Maor Gil
Institutions
- Tel Aviv University (IL)
- Meir Medical Center (IL)
- Assaf Harofeh Medical Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-026-01724-9
- Primary Topic
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00