Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter-related infections are a major predisposing factor to PD-
related peritonitis (1–3). The primary objective of preventing and treating catheterrelated …

Health care-associated infections (HAIs) result in increased patient morbidity and utilization
of health care resources. Rates of HAI are increasing despite advances in health care …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter-related infections are important risk factors for catheter loss
and peritonitis. The 2023 updated recommendations have revised and clarified definitions …

Indwelling medical devices such as catheters are a ubiquitous and indispensable
component in modern medical practice for improving therapeutic outcomes for patients. Yet …

Objectives The objectives of this study were to examine:(i) synergy of the combination of
triclosan and DispersinB®(DspB);(ii) in vitro efficacy and durability of triclosan+ DspB-coated …

Bacteria frequently attach to medical devices such as intravascular catheters by forming
sessile multicellular communities known as biofilms, which can be the source of persistent …

Present-day healthcare employs several types of invasive devices, including urinary
catheters, to improve medical wellness, the clinical outcome of disease, and the quality of …

Objectives: To evaluate the long-term efficacy of urinary Foley catheters (latex and silicone)
impregnated with (1) chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine (CXS) and (2) chlorhexidine …

THE AIM OF THIS STUDY: was to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and
the time taken by Dodonaea viscosa var. angustifolia (PLE) a South African medicinal plant …

Peritonitis, exit site and tunnel infections are serious complications of peritoneal dialysis
(CAPD), which may lead to catheter loss, despite measures taken to reduce the infection …