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Wound location and infection rates [9]
| Location | Infection rate (n) |
|---|---|
| Arm/forearm | 15.3% (157) |
| Back | 8.3% (12) |
| Chest/abdomen | 11.8% (17) |
| Ear/nose | 3.6% (28) |
| Face | 3.9% (383) |
| Foot/toe | 12.5% (21) |
| Hand/finger | 5.7% (192) |
| Scalp | 1.7% (233) |
| Thigh/leg | 23.0% (87) |
Adapted with permission from Elsevier Ltd
