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Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection in patients undergoing Hemodialysis in a tertiary care centre

2026-01-29 nephrology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundCatheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD), particularly in low- and middle-income settings where non-tunneled hemodialysis catheters (NTHC) are widely used. Local epidemiological data are essential to guide preventive and therapeutic strategies. ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence, microbiological profile, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and clinical outcomes of CRBSI in patients undergoi...

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