| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3849001 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The outer surface of the extravascular segment of tunneled dialysis catheters in both bacteremic and nonbacteremic HD patients has the thickest biofilm and highest microbiological yield, and biofilm is thicker in patients with bacteremia. This knowledge is important for designing preventive strategies and also in the management of patients with catheter infection.
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Authors
Venkataraman MD, Sarah Riosa, Atef H. Al-Sharif, M. David MS, Andrew Tranchina, Talal Kayyal, Adrian P. MD, Saima MD, MS, George MD, Rabih O. MD,