Risk Factors for Nosocomial Bacteremia Secondary to Urinary Catheter-Associated Bacteriuria: a Systematic Review

Conway, L.J.; Carter, E.J.; Larson, E.L.

Urologic Nursing 35(4): 191-203

2015


ISSN/ISBN: 1053-816X
PMID: 26402994
Document Number: 685733
A systematic appraisal of evidence suggests that male patients in hospital may be at higher risk for bacteremia following urinary catheter-associated bacteriuria than females. Other risk factors include immunosuppressant medication, red blood cell transfusion, neutropenia, malignancy, and liver disease.

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