Table 1. Characteristics of cases with Ralstonia mannitolilytica bloodstream infection and overall haemodialysis patient population, four hospitals in north-eastern Italy, January–April 2023 (n = 332).
| Characteristics | Cases (n = 20) | Overall (n = 332) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | ||
| A | 13 | 152 |
| B | 2 | 44 |
| C | 3 | 43 |
| D | 2 | 93 |
| Haemodialysis treatment | ||
| Patients with tunnelled CVCa | 20 | 178 |
| Patients who did not have a CVCb | 0 | 154 |
| Sex | ||
| Females | 6 | 105 |
| Males | 14 | 227 |
| Age group (years) | ||
| < 49 | 0 | 17 |
| 50–59 | 3 | 29 |
| 60–69 | 4 | 53 |
| 70–79 | 8 | 119 |
| > 80 | 5 | 114 |
CVC: central vascular catheter.
a Patients with a CVC at any time point between January and April 2023.
b Patients who did not have a CVC at any time point during the study period were monitored for clinical symptoms but were not tested for Ralstonia infection.