A surgical strike against bacteria

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Implantation of a prosthesis involves complex surgery conducted in a sterile environment. Still, sometimes implants get infected with dangerous bacteria. The consequences can be very serious. Why does this happen and what can be done to prevent it? Ángel, from Barcelona, had his knee joint replaced with a metallic prosthesis. At first, it seemed the routine operation went well - but complications quickly became obvious. "Three to four days after the surgery, the knee didn’t improve - it got wo… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2016/06/13/a-surgical-strike-against-bacteria euronews knowledge brings you a fresh mix of the world's most interesting know-hows, directly from space and sci-tech experts. Subscribe for your dose of space and sci-tech: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=euronewsknowledge Made by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Published 2016-06-13 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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