Abstract:Colonization of central venous catheters increases the risk of blood stream infections and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and excess hospital costs. Objectives: To estimate frequency of central venous catheter colonization. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Microbiology Laboratory of Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore. Period: May 2018 to December 2018. Material and Methods: Total 116 specimens of central venous catheters were received in the laboratory and processed to isola… Show more
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