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Study tracks bacterial infections after firearm injuries in U.S. hospitals
Key Takeaways
- Researchers analyzed 24,024 adults hospitalized with firearm injuries across 323 U.S. hospitals.
- About 5% developed bacterial infections, with most cases arising during the initial hospitalization.
- Higher-risk patients included those who underwent surgeries involving the head, neck, spine, liver, or lower abdomen.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com