[Catheterization and vascular infection].
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.
Gálvez
Juan
J
Sección de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain.
Almendro
Manuel
M
Valenzuela
Luis F
LF
Méndez
Irene
I
Gallego
Pastora
P
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*