No benefit of systematic hemodialysis catheter blood cultures for the early detection of catheter-related bloodstream infection 
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CONCLUSION: In this study, systematic catheter blood cultures did not predict the occurrence of CRBSI. The sensitivity of these tests could be improved by increasing the sampling frequency. A cost-benefit analysis of such measures should be performed.
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Source: Clinical Nephrology - March 25, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger C, Maisonneuve N, Ferret L, Cattoen C, Quemeneur T, Hennino MF, Cartery C Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research