Effectiveness of antibiotic-lock therapy for long-term catheter-related bacteremia due to gram-negative bacilli: A prospective observational study

Gisela Funalleras, Nuria Fernández-Hidalgo, Astrid Borrego, Benito Almirante, Anna Maria Planes, Dolors Rodríguez, Isabel Ruiz, Albert Pahissa

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Abstract

A prospective observational study evaluated the effectiveness of combining antibiotic-lock therapy and systemic antibiotics for Gram-negative bacilli long-term catheter-related bacteremia. In 46 uncomplicated episodes, the most frequently isolated microorganisms were Pseudomonas aeruginosa (15), Enterobacter cloacae (12), Escherichia coli (10), and Klebsiella spp. (8). Cure was achieved in 95% of cases. © 2011 The Author.
Original languageEnglish
JournalClinical Infectious Diseases
Volume53
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2011

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