Risk factors for recurrent catheter-related infections after catheter-related bloodstream infections

Eligible case selection for recurrent catheter-related infection (CRI) evaluation. Thirty-five cases were excluded among 88 non-tunneled central venous catheter (CVC) reinsertion cases, and 53 eligible cases were selected (BSI, blood stream infection; CRBSI, catheter-related blood stream infection; RC, reinsertion catheter; SIRS, systemic inflammatory response syndrome).

Kaplan–Meier survival analyses regarding the interval between catheter reinsertion and the occurrence of recurrent catheter-related infections (CRIs) determined by (a) fungal catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSIs) compared with bacterial infections and (b) CRBSI occurrence during intensive care unit (ICU) management.