In five of seven central venous catheters removed because of clinical signs of catheter-related blood infections, DNA analysis showed bacteria found on the catheter tip to be identical with bacteria found on the puncture kits used for insertion of these catheters.
The prevalence of H. pylori in our patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus is 51 %, similar to that previously reported in the general population.
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