Infection in Hemodialysis

Abstract

Infectious complications are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among pediatric patients undergoing dialysis. Hemodialysis is the most common modality for initiation of dialysis. Risk of infections in the hemodialysis population is related to increased exposure to health care environment, lapses in infectious control practices, requirement of central venous access, and an immunocompromised state. Here, we review risk factors toward infection, strategies for prevention, and approach to therapy in the pediatric hemodialysis population.

Keywords

hemodialysis - catheter-related blood stream infections - infection

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