Spectrum of external catheter-related infections in children with acute leukemia-Single-center experience

• Main Authors: M. Zachariah (Author), L. Al-Yazidi (Author), W. Bashir (Author), A.H. Al Rawas (Author), Y. Wali (Author), A.V. Pathare (Author)
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• 出版: Elsevier, 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: article
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Background: External catheters (ECs) are commonly used in children who are receiving treatment for acute leukemia. Aims: To study the spectrum of microorganisms and to compare the rates of infection. Methods: A total of 42 ECs were inserted, including 28 Port-A-Caths, 11 CVC lines and 3 Hickman line...