title: [Catheterization and vascular infection].
abstract: The infectious complications that occur following vascular access for catheterization are frequently associated with an unfavourable outcome, mainly because diagnosis is delayed. Although its incidence is low, clinicians should be aware of this complication as the use of invasive procedures is increasing. Here, we report our experience with five patients.
authors.affiliation: Sección de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain.
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gálvez
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Almendro
authors.forename: Luis F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Valenzuela
authors.forename: Irene
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Méndez
authors.forename: Pastora
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gallego
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*