Comparison of methods for the microbiological diagnosis of totally implantable venous access port-related infections.

Conclusions. The results support the evidence that sending the port reservoir in addition to the catheter tip to the microbiology laboratory may increase the sensitivity and the accuracy of CRBSI diagnosis. Moreover, when a TIVAP-related infection is suspected, DTP is a useful diagnostic tool to decide between device removal or a more conservative approach.
PMID: 33064069 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - October 16, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Kaya E, Tollapi L, Pastore A, Aringhieri G, Maisetta G, Barnini S, Paolicchi A, Batoni G, Esin S Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research