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Can olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined cause an infection?

Name: Can olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined cause an infection?
Published: 2026-08-21T12:46:33.574Z

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The emulsion itself is sterile, but the intravenous catheter used for parenteral nutrition can introduce infection. Aseptic handling and prompt assessment of fever, chills or line-site inflammation are important.

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