Current definitions of central line-associated bloodstream infection: is the emperor wearing clothes?

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2010 Dec;31(12):1286-9. doi: 10.1086/657583. Epub 2010 Oct 27.
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Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Bacteremia / etiology*
  • Bacteremia / microbiology
  • Catheter-Related Infections / classification*
  • Catheter-Related Infections / etiology*
  • Catheter-Related Infections / microbiology
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects
  • Catheters, Indwelling / microbiology*
  • Cross Infection / etiology*
  • Cross Infection / microbiology
  • Equipment Contamination / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / methods
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care