The authors of the paper on incidence of postoperative meningitis in this issue of the journal need to be commended on their focused response towards a large number of patients over 7 years in keeping the infection rates low in an extremely busy public hospital. This study exemplifies the fact that a proper record keeping, paying attention to small details, translating the conclusions obtained following analysis of basic investigational and research data into actual clinical practice and adhering to proper protocols goes a long way in bringing about a paradigm shift in the quality of patient care.
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