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This letter to the editor responds to a study on the role of environmental and seasonal factors in surgical site infection after spinal surgery. The authors express gratitude for the study but also raise some points for further exploration. They note that the study did not provide diagnostic criteria for surgical site infection and suggest using the standards proposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The authors also highlight the need to consider surgical complications and the gap between recommended and observed wound care practices. Overall, the letter aims to contribute to a better understanding of the study. [Extracted from the article]