What role does erythromycin play in surgical prophylaxis and how does its ability to prevent postoperative infections compare to other antibiotics commonly used in similar contexts?
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What role does erythromycin play in surgical prophylaxis and how does its ability to prevent postoperative infections compare to other antibiotics commonly used in similar contexts?
Erythromycin is used in surgical prophylaxis for patients allergic to penicillin. It is less effective than cephalosporins in preventing surgical site infections.