An Updated Review on Modified Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections (CRBSIS)

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Intan Baiduri Badri et al.

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The CRBSI (the acronym for which is known as the catheter-related bloodstream infection) is known to be the presence of the organism bacteremia that seems to be originating from the source called intravenous catheter. The occurrence of CRBSI (the acronym for which is known as the catheter- related bloodstream infection) is known to occur very commonly and frequently. The CRBSI (the acronym for which is known as the catheter- related bloodstream infection) is also said to be very lethal and is said to be a very frequently occurring complication in the central venous catheterization. Also, other facts about the CRBSI (the acronym for which is known as the catheter- related bloodstream infection) is that it is said to be the most commonly occurring cause of the nosocomial bacteremia. The intravascular catheters are said to be play an integral part when it comes to the modern practices undertaken in the healthcare sector. The current review provides an overview of the epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of CRBSI.

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Intan Baiduri Badri et al.

Intan Baiduri Badri 1, Siti Asma Binti Hassan 1,*, Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail 2, Siti Suraiya Md Noor 1

1Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Malaysia

2Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Malaysia

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Siti Asma Binti Hassan

Email: sitiasmakb@usm.my