Table 5 Wound location and infection rates [9]
Location | Infection rate (n) |
|---|---|
Arm/forearm | 15.3% (157) |
Back | 8.3% (12) |
Chest/abdomen | 11.8% (17) |
Ear/nose | 3.6% (28) |
Face | 3.9% (383) |
Foot/toe | 12.5% (21) |
Hand/finger | 5.7% (192) |
Scalp | 1.7% (233) |
Thigh/leg | 23.0% (87) |