8^th European Congress on Infectious Diseases (CPD Accredited)

Surgical Site Infections(SSIs) are infections that occur at the site of a surgical procedure. Most SSIs are superficial, involving the skin, while others can be more serious, affecting deeper tissues or underlying organs and implanted materials. The most common bacteria associated with surgical site infections include:

• Staphylococcus
• Streptococcus
• Pseudomonas