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This study evaluated 502 central venous catheters (CVCs) in 366 hospitalized patients to determine the incidence and risk factors for catheter-related sepsis. A total of 50 patients (10%) were diagnosed with sepsis, with Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus being the most common pathogens identified. Significant risk factors included AIDS, hematological malignancies, and prolonged neutropenia, while catheter replacement via guidewire was not associated with increased sepsis risk compared to
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- kissari.asmaa
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