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Re: Hip infections--the wait

From: Heather
Date: 23 Mar 2001
Time: 06:40:50
Remote Name: 199.174.48.137

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I had a strep infection, but it was in the incision a week after surgery. I know it's not the same by any means. I was back in the hospital for a week in IV antibiotics and oral ones for 14 days. I was just curious - what causes the implant to get infected?

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