Central Venous Catheter (CVC) related infections: a local retrospective study

Background. Central venous catheter (CVC) related infection is associated with significant increases in morbidity, mortality, and health care cost.This local surveillance study was carry out to monitor the frequency of occurrence of CVC-related blood stream infections. Materials and methods. During...

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Main Authors: Manuela Fresu, Agostina Ronca, Carla Pruzzo, Simona Roveta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2008-06-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2581