Complications of Hemodialysis Catheter Bloodstream Infections: Impact of Infecting Organism

Conclusion: CRBSI is confirmed in 85% of catheter-dependent hemodialysis patients in whom it is suspected.S. epidermidis CRBSI tends to present with atypical symptoms.S. aureus CRBSI is more likely to require hospitalization or intensive care admission. Metastatic infection is relatively uncommon, and death due to CRBSI is rare.Am J Nephrol
Source: American Journal of Nephrology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research