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Epidemiology of healthcare associated infections in dialysis patients (literature review)
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2025-16-54-60
Abstract
The article presents data on the incidence of infectious complications, their etiology, risk factors and prevention in patients with chronic renal failure receiving hemodialysis. The most frequent complication is catheter-associated bloodstream infections. Their incidence varies considerably from country to country. Calculating the frequency of infections using different denominators is a challenge in comparing data. Gram-positive microorganisms are the most frequent pathogens. Central venous catheters have a higher risk of infectious complications than other types of vascular access. Prophylaxis measures include recommendations for prevention of catheter-associated bloodstream infections, and the effectiveness of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carrier sanitation, antimicrobial agents around the central venous catheter skin site, antimicrobial locks, and infection prevention programs are also considered.
About the Authors
A. V. Liubimova
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lyubimova Anna V., DM Sci (habil.), professor, professor at Dept of Epidemiology, Parasitology and Disinfection
Saint-Petersburg
E. N. Kolosovskaya
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kolosovskaya Elena N., DM Sci (habil.), associate professor, professor at Dept of Epidemiology, Parasitology and Disinfection
Saint-Petersburg
O. V. Dmitrieva
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dmitrieva Olga V., postgraduate student at Dept of Epidemiology, Parasitology and Disinfection
Saint-Petersburg
V. S. Vysotskii
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vysotsky Vladimir S., PhD Med, associate professor at Dept of Epidemiology, Parasitology and Disinfection
Saint-Petersburg
M. A. Molchanovskaya
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Molchanovskaya Maria A., PhD Med, associate professor at Dept of Epidemiology, Parasitology and Disinfection
Saint-Petersburg
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Liubimova A.V., Kolosovskaya E.N., Dmitrieva O.V., Vysotskii V.S., Molchanovskaya M.A. Epidemiology of healthcare associated infections in dialysis patients (literature review). Medical alphabet. 2025;(16):54-60. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2025-16-54-60
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