2021
DOI: 10.4103/tmj.tmj_79_21
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Prevalence and risk factors for vascular access infection among chronic hemodialysis patients in Al-Gharbia Governerate, Egypt

Abstract: Background Chronic hemodialysis patients are at considerably high risk for vascular access-related blood stream infections that may be associated with serious complications. Infections are more frequent with central venous catheters and polytetrafluoroethylene grafts than with arteriovenous fistula. Aim We aim to evaluate the prevalence of vascular access infection among hemodialysis patients, risk factors, common causative microorganisms and their anti… Show more

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