The most effective and least expensive treatment of puerperal infection is prevention. Which of the following is important in this strategy?

Question

1. Large doses of vitamin C during pregnancy
2. Prophylactic antibiotics
3. Strict aseptic technique, including handwashing, by all health care personnel
4. Limited protein and fat intake

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1. Incorrect. Good nutrition to control anemia is a preventive measure. Increased iron intake assists in preventing anemia.
2. Incorrect. Antibiotics may be given to manage the presence of infection. Antibiotics are not a cost-effective measure to prevent postpartum infection.
3. Correct. Strict adherence by all health care personnel to aseptic techniques during child-birth and the postpartum period is very important and the least expensive measure to prevent infection.
4. Incorrect. Good nutrition to control anemia is a preventive measure. Limiting protein and fat intake will not help prevent anemia or prevent infection.