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Temple U Surgeon Links Lax Germ Precautions to Antibiotic Resistance
Dr Taylor Caswell of Temple University Hospital warned that lax infection controls and rising use of antibiotics have boosted resistant staphylococci. He cited February 1956 as the start of increased infections, followed by a drop after strict sterile techniques and reinforced hygiene. Measures included sterilizing dressings, changing caps, extended hand scrubbing, and enhanced cleaning, alongside limiting antibiotic use to preserve effectiveness.
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