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September 5, 2025NephrologyOpen Access

Clinical Characteristics, Microbiology and Outcomes of Bloodstream Infections in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis—An Australian Network Cohort Study

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ABAliya BryceBSBrett SobeyPKPaul Kinsella

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Overview

Retrospective cohort study reveals high mortality in haemodialysis patients with bloodstream infections, highlighting intervention needs.

Key Points

  • Bloodstream infections significantly contribute to high 90-day mortality rates at 24% in haemodialysis patients, affecting clinical outcomes.
  • Out of 171 positive blood cultures, 111 were significant, predominantly in patients aged 65 years, with many cases linked to HD access-associated sources.
  • Observational analysis of clinical data from integrated dialysis sites examined characteristics and outcomes linked to bloodstream infections.
  • Addressing HD access-associated bloodstream infections may reduce lengthy hospital stays and improve survival rates in this vulnerable population.

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Bryce et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3d552b87ece8dc95601ahttps://doi.org/10.1111/nep.70113
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