Gram-negative bloodstream infections in hemodialysis patients: A retrospective study 
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CONCLUSION: In a cohort of HD patients with BSI, no significant differences were found between Gram-negative and Gram-positive BSIs, besides source of infection. A urinary or abdominal source strongly suggests a Gram-negative pathogen. Otherwise, patient's characteristics, clinical presentation, and previous cultures, all cannot accurately predict the causative pathogen of BSI, and broad-spectrum antibiotics should be used empirically.
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Source: Clinical Nephrology - April 12, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shimon O, Green H, Eliakim-Raz N, Rozen-Zvi B, Ben-Zvi H, Zohar I, Bishara J, Yahav D Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research