Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections and Catheter Colonization among Haemodialysis Patients: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

Introduction. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) and catheter colonization (CC) are two complications among haemodialysis (HD) patients that lead to increased morbidity and mortality. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of CRBSI and CC among HD patients registered at Universiti Ke...

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Main Authors: Shamira Shahar, Ruslinda Mustafar, Lydia Kamaruzaman, Petrick Periyasamy, Kiew Bing Pau, Ramliza Ramli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5562690