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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
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Bacteremia / drug therapy*
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Bacteremia / microbiology
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Catheter-Related Infections / drug therapy*
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Catheter-Related Infections / microbiology
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Cohort Studies
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Female
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / classification
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / isolation & purification
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Prospective Studies
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Treatment Outcome