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Distribution of the microorganisms involved in dialysis catheter colonization
| Aetiologic microorganisms | GWE | VPI |
|---|---|---|
| Colonized DC | N = 10 | N = 10 |
| Gram-positive | ||
| Staphylococcus aureus | 0 | 1 |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 4 | 0 |
| Other coagulase-negative Staphylococci | 2 | 7 |
| Enterococcus species | 0 | 1 |
| Other Gram-positive | 1 | 0 |
| Gram-negative | ||
| Escherichia coli | 1 | 0 |
| Klebsiella pneumonia | 0 | 1 |
| Fungi | 2 | 1 |
DC dialysis catheter, GWE guidewire exchange, VPI venipuncture insertion
