Which of the following can contribute to postoperative infections?
A) using syringes more than once
B) errors in aseptic technique
C) antibiotic resistance
D) normal microbiota on the operating room staff
E) All of the answers are correct.

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All of the answers are correct. Using syringes more than once can introduce bacteria into the surgical site, errors in aseptic technique can also introduce bacteria or other pathogens, antibiotic resistance can make it difficult to treat infections, and the normal microbiota on the operating room staff can potentially transfer bacteria to the patient during surgery.

Which of the Following Can Contribute to Postoperative Infections