Clinical profile of hemodialysis catheter related bloodstream infections
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2021, Volume 8, Issue 2, Pages 919-933
Abstract
Introduction: Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is a critical problem in dialysis center.Aim: To study the prevalence of central venous catheter related blood stream infections and to identify the microbiological profile of organisms causing CRBSI.
Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study carried out at Dialysis unit over a period of two years on 145 hemodialysis patients, who had cultures of catheter and blood samples were studied.
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