WCN25-3287 CATHETER-RELATED BLOOD STREAM INFECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Non-tunneled central venous catheter remains the preferred vascular access at hemodialysis initiation in developing countries despite a high burden of infection complications. The goal of this study was to determine the burden,risk factors and microbiological spectrum of catheter-related bloodstream infections at tertiary care center in Ethiopia.
Authors
- Ephrem Berhe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6189-7988)
- Migbnesh Geberemedhin
- Afewerki Tesfahunegn
- Meskelu Kidu Weldetensia
- Hailemariam Weldearegay
Institutions
- Mekelle University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Kidney International Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir.2024.11.1271
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00