Should we add azithromycin prophylaxis prior to emergency Caesarean section? Ureaplasma are a common cause for endometritis, is sensitive to azithromycin, but not to cephalosporins. This trial found a significant reduction in infectious morbidity. So is it a no brainer? The boffins duke it out.

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