Gram-negative infection as an unusual cause of endocarditis in a hemodialysis patient
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
;
: 152-153, 2016.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-630758
ABSTRACT
Gram-negative endocarditis is rare and it has high mortality if there is a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Gram-negative organisms should be considered in the differential diagnosis of IE in hemodialysis patients. Central lineassociated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) can be prevented by following sterile measures during catheter insertion and proper management of catheter site.
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Endocarditis
Language:
English
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The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Year:
2016
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