Biofilm is the trigger for the majority of infections caused by the ability of microorganisms to
adhere to tissues and medical devices. Microbial cells embedded in the biofilm matrix are …

Hospital-acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections, include bloodstream
infections, surgical site infections, skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory tract infections …

Objectives One of the interventions to reduce risk of central line associated bloodstream
infection (CLABSI) is routine replacement of the intravenous administration sets. Guidelines …

Microbe entry through catheter ports can lead to biofilm accumulation and complications
from catheter-related bloodstream infection and ultimately require antimicrobial treatment …

Simple Summary Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is among the most
serious hospital-acquired infections that impose public health threats. Accordingly, the …

Biofilm-associated infections are a public health concern especially in the context of
healthcare-associated infections such as catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) …

Background The burden of central line-associated bloodstream infections is significant and
has negative implications for healthcare, increasing morbidity and mortality risks, increasing …

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have a considerable impact on morbidity, mortality
and costs. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an appreciable number of hospitalized …

Background: Both healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance are
associated with an increased length of stay and hospital costs, while they have also been …

Introducción: la infección asociada a catéter de hemodiálisis es una causa importante de
morbimortalidad en los pacientes que requieren hemodiálisis de manera permanente …