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Disparities in central line-associated bloodstream infection and catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates: An exploratory analysis

Erin B. Gettler, I. Kalu, N. Okeke, Sarah S. Lewis, D. Anderson, Becky A. Smith, Sonali D. Advani

Infection control and hospital epidemiology, 2023

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Abstract

Abstract This retrospective review of 4-year surveillance data revealed a higher central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate in non-Hispanic Black patients and higher catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates in Asian and non-Hispanic Black patients compared with White patients despite similar catheter utilization between the groups.

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