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For patients with multiple deliveries, the initial cesarean during this period was analyzed. Patient and obstetric characteristics and neonatal outcomes were compared between individuals with and without SSI, identified by hospital Infection\u2013Prevention surveillance. Wound culture pathogens and susceptibilities were characterized. Logistic regression with year as a covariate estimated odds of SSI, culture positivity, and infection with predominant pathogens.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Of 30,501 initial cesareans, 550(1.8%) were complicated by SSI; 484 (88%) had complete records and were included in the analysis. Odds of SSI increased 5% per year (odds ratio [OR] 1.05, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.02\u20131.08, p\u2009=\u20090.001), and culture positivity increased by 13% per year (OR 1.13, 95% CI 1.06\u20131.21, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Individuals with SSI were younger, had higher body mass indices (BMIs), more pregestational diabetes, labor induction, and chorioamnionitis. Neonates of mothers with SSI experienced more sepsis evaluations and culture-positive sepsis. Most SSIs were superficial (404 [83.5%]), with 63 (13.0%) as deep incisional, and 17 (3.5%) as organ\/space. Escherichia coli (13.8%) and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (13.8%) were most common. Odds of E. coli increased by 15% each year (OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.05\u20131.26, p\u2009=\u20090.004) and Enterococcus faecalis by 16% (OR 1.16, 95% CI 1.03\u20131.31, p\u2009=\u20090.014). Seven extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli were identified, all in the past 2 years of the study.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Across a prebundle\/pre-azithromycin decade, cesareans complicated by SSIs gradually increased and were associated with maternal and neonatal morbidity. Odds of E.\n                  coli and E. faecalis identification rose significantly, and cases of ESBL E. coli emerged. 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