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CDC) for surgical site infection surveillance. For the calculation of the numbers of operations per 100,000 inhabitants the Hungarian Central Statistics Office's yearly population data was used.Results: Beside the generally monitored categories, like Caesarean section, cholecystectomy, colon surgery and hip prosthesis (with 322.3, 240.7, 144.4 and 122.9 operations per 100000 per year), other, rarely under surveillance operations, frequency was high (herniorrhaphy, exploratory laparotomy, ovarian and breast surgery with 480.6, 282, 131.1 and 114.3 operations per 100000 per year, respectively). Operations with potentially higher infection rates as limb amputation, appendix surgery and hysterectomy (abdominal and vaginal combined) were also frequently performed (102.8, 100.8 and 99 operations per 100000 per year). As known, number of laminectomy, knee prosthesis, cardiac and bypass operations are also considerable, but patients often undergo thoracic, (para)thyroid, small bowel surgery and craniotomy too.Conclusion: Taking into account the high numbers of certain surgical procedures even with low infection rates they can affect numerous patients. Under surveillance elevated attention could force early detection of infection or even more careful application of preventive measures. Surveillance of frequent operation categories with limited number of procedure types involved has to be considered on national or even on European level, e.g. herniorrhaphy, ovarian surgery.

Background: Adolescence in girls is a special period which signifies the transition from girlhood to womanhood. Lack of good hygienic practices has increased the vulnerability to reproductive tract infections. Due to societal attitude, girls also associate a variety of negative physical and psychological changes on their body with menstruation. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, practices and attitude related to menstruation. Methods:This cross-sectional study was carried out among 500 school going adolescent girls. A pre-tested questionnaire was administered to the study population after obtaining written consent. Results:In our study 69% of the girls attained menarche at 11 to 13 years; 40 % of the girls knew about menstruation before menarche with mother being the informant in 47.7% of the subjects. Most of the girls felt scared on first menstruation (59%). All the girls in the study practised one restriction or the other. Conclusions:The study has highlighted the needs of the adolescents to have accurate and adequate information about menstruation and its appropriate management. Immense efforts are needed to curb myths about menstruation among the adolescent school going girls.

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