Vascular access-related infections in HIV patients undergoing hemodialysis: case description and literature review
Braz. j. infect. dis
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12(6): 531-535, Dec. 2008. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Poor immune status, the use of a vascular access different from an AV fistula, and intravenous drug use (IDU) may favor increased rates of vascular access infections among HIV infected patients on hemodialysis. Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. are the main cause of these infections, but Gram-negative rods and fungi have been found as well. Using an AV fistula when possible, and eliciting a history of IVDU on every visit may prevent this type of infection. When infections are present, coverage for both Gram-positive and negative organisms is recommended. Additional studies specifically addressing the issue of vascular access infection in HIV infected patients are required.
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Main subject:
Staphylococcal Infections
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Catheterization, Central Venous
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HIV Infections
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Renal Dialysis
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Nebraska Medical Center/US
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