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Infection rates with gram-positive antibiotic coverage alone or combined gram-positive and gram-negative antibiotic coverage for gunshot-induced fractures treated nonoperatively
| Studies included in analysis | Infection rate (%) (number of infections/number of fractures treated) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gram-positive coverage | Gram-positive and gram-negative coverage | ||
| Higher-quality studies (7 of 23) | 2.8 (3/108) | 1.7 (5/296) | 0.22 |
| All studies (10 of 33) | 3.4 (7/204) | 1.7 (5/296) | 0.24 |
