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