Staphylococcus aureus prophylaxis in hemodialysis patients using central venous catheter

R Sesso, D Barbosa, I L Leme, H Sader, M E Canziani, S Manfredi, S Draibe, A C Pignatari
1998 Journal of the American Society of Nephrology  
Central venous catheterization is a common technique to establish rapid and temporary access for hemodialysis. However, it is a known risk factor for Staphylococcus aureus infection and bacteremia. Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic with high in vitro anti-staphylococcal activity. A randomized pro-
doi:10.1681/asn.v961085 fatcat:3vhflgf55jdtlmxwfxoeq5gava