The growing threat of pathogenic microbes has increased the rate of morbidity and mortality
among the human population. Centres for Disease Control has announced that the world is …

The rising rate of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and ineffective treatment
methods for catheter-associated infections in dialysis patients has led to the need for a novel …

Background The purposes of this study were to determine the incidence of central and
peripheral venous catheter-related bacteraemias, the relationship between the suspected …

Background Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are frequent healthcare-
associated infections and an important cause of death. Aim To analyse changes in CRBSI …

Objectives: To assess the clinical features and outcomes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
bloodstream infection (PA BSI) in neutropenic patients with hematological malignancies …

Background We aimed to describe the epidemiology of catheter-related bloodstream
infections (CRBSIs) in onco-hematological neutropenic patients during a 25-year study …

Background Vascular access devices (VAD), centrally (CVAD) or peripherally (PIV) located,
are common in the nursing profession. A high proportion of admitted patients require a VAD …

Medical devices such as Central Venous Catheters (CVCs), are routinely used in intensive
and critical care settings. In the present scenario, incidences of Catheter-Related Blood …

Background Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) increase morbidity and
mortality, prolong hospitalization and generate considerable medical costs. Recent …

Background Despite their spread in daily practice, few data is available on clinical factors
associated with peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related bloodstream infections …