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Local and systemic infections represent major obstacles to the successful rehabilitation of patients following spinal cord injury. Their detection, prevention and management are greatly aided by the inclusion of a microbiologist in the rehabilitation team and by the provision of a simple laboratory in close geographic proximity to the spinal cord injury unit. The role and scope of activities of the SCI team-microbiologist, and the suggested location and basic equipment for a small laboratory are described. Some of the advantages to be gained from such microbiological monitoring are discussed.
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Lindan, R. The role of the microbiologist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries. Spinal Cord 16, 237–241 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1978.43
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