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"To identify risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in cancer patients, we compared 200 CRBSI cases to 400 controls” Haddad et al (2025).
CRBSI risk factors in cancer patients

Abstract:

To identify risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in cancer patients, we compared 200 CRBSI cases to 400 controls. Neutropenia, transplants, multiple catheters, blood products, and basilic/cephalic PICCs increased CRBSI risk, while jugular insertion was protective. Catheter site selection can reduce risk. Other targeted strategies are warranted.

Reference:

Haddad A, Wilson Dib R, Chaftari AM, Jiang Y, Moussa M, Dagher H, Philip A, Hachem R, Raad I. Risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infections in a high-risk cancer patient population. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2025 May 26:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2025.45. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40415573.

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