Changing Epidemiology of Central-Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections

Data from the CDC show a marked change in the microbial etiology of CLABSIs in U.S. hospitals.

Coagulase-negative staphylococci and Staphylococcus aureus historically were recognized as the major causes of central-line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). However, a new analysis of data submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) from U.S. acute care hospitals from 2011 through 2017 shows a notable change in the distribution of pathogens that cause these infections.

Over this 6-year period, CLABSIs were predominantly reported from adult intensive care units (ICUs), adult wards, and oncology units. The number of reported infections overall decreased, as did staphylococcal infections in adults. In adult units, the only pathogens associated with an increasing number …

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Richard T. Ellison III, MD

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Consult/Advisory BoardAcurx Pharmaceuticals, LLC;

Grant/Research SupportDoctors Company Foundation, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Richard T. Ellison III, MD

Disclosures

Consult/Advisory BoardAcurx Pharmaceuticals, LLC;

Grant/Research SupportDoctors Company Foundation, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Changing Epidemiology of Central-Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections

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