Catheter-associated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Hosp Pract (1995). 1996 Sep 15;31(9):133-7, 142-4, 150. doi: 10.1080/21548331.1996.11443351.

Abstract

The majority of cases of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia are hospital-acquired, and most are associated with infected intravenous catheters. Preventive measures, early detection of infections, and strategies for effective treatment have become matters of increasing urgency.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bacteremia / diagnosis
  • Bacteremia / etiology*
  • Bacteremia / prevention & control
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
  • Cross Infection / diagnosis
  • Cross Infection / etiology*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infection Control
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control
  • Staphylococcus aureus*