What is the incidence of central access catheter hub bacterial contamination?
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Bacterial contamination of central catheter hubs occurred 44%
CONCLUSIONS: This study found a high incidence of central access catheter hub bacterial contamination, which correlated with positive blood cultures in 2 of 3 total bacteremia cases identified in the 45 patients.
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