Effectiveness of antibiotic-lock therapy for long-term catheter-related bacteremia due to Gram-negative bacilli: a prospective observational study.

Funalleras, Gisela; Fernández-Hidalgo, Nuria; Borrego, Astrid; Almirante, Benito; Planes, Anna Maria; Rodríguez, Dolors; Ruiz, Isabel; Pahissa, Albert · Clin Infect Dis · 2011

prospective_cohort · Level II

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Abstract

A prospective observational study evaluated the effectiveness of combining antibiotic-lock therapy and systemic antibiotics for Gram-negative bacilli long-term catheter-related bacteremia. In 46 uncomplicated episodes, the most frequently isolated microorganisms were Pseudomonas aeruginosa (15), Enterobacter cloacae (12), Escherichia coli (10), and Klebsiella spp. (8). Cure was achieved in 95% of cases.

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