or catheter hub in the absence of clinical signs of infection Exit-site infection Microbiologically documented: exudates at catheter exit site yields a microorganism with or without concomitant ...

The risk of S. aureus exit-site infections can be reduced by implementing a protocol to diminish colonization of the nares or the peritoneal catheter exit site. 6,7,8 In a randomized, controlled ...

Central venous catheter-related blood stream infection (CRBSI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease treated with chronic hemodialysis. Risk factors ...